Ich or something else?

[taylorpitcher11]

I have 2 clownfish who i believe have a parasite.. just not sure which I noticed some milky white "spikes" yesterday and I am having a hard time telling if it is sand or a disease. I am thinking ich but wanted to check and see if anyone can tell for sure before I try to treat. I included an image, ("spikes" are located all over but you can really see near the tail in this image).

 

[EmdeReef]

Not very easy to see in the pic but I would first rule out brooklynella as it’s very common in clowns and usually easier to spot on a clown than ich or velvet

Brooklynella

Brooklynella hostilis What You Need To Know: * This is most often seen in clownfish, but it can afflict any fish. The fish’s skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off, oftentimes causing excessive white mucous to form around the affected area(s). * Treatment of choice is a 45 minute...

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[taylorpitcher11]

Ok thank you! It's hiding up under my rocks so hard get a good picture. Here is another... I got some Imagitarium Parasite Remedy and waiting for Amazon to ship Seachem Paragaurd. Hopefully this will help this little guy!