Razorsreef
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Just got this fish from what I’ve read it looks like brook can anyone confirm? Skin is peeling , planning on setting up a qt ASAP What is my best choice for medication and treatment ?
Is this brooklynella ?
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rkpetersen
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That definitely looks like brook. Sorry to see it.
If possible, do a bath in formalin or Ruby Reef Rally, then transfer to QT and treat with metronidazole or chloroquine.
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If possible, do a bath in formalin or Ruby Reef Rally, then transfer to QT and treat with metronidazole or chloroquine.
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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I would treat with a 5 min FW dip before going into QT then 2 scoops of metro per 10G for 14 days. All fish exposed will need to be treated and your DT left fallow for 6 weeks. Brook is a quick killer so time is not on your side.
rkpetersen
walked the sand with the crustaceans
You wouldn't give them an acriflavine bath first?
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Razorsreef
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Bummer I figured it was.. so I can find the ruby on amazon but can’t seem to find the chloroquine I see para gard by seachem is that the right stuff?That definitely looks like brook. Sorry to see it.
If possible, do a bath in formalin or Ruby Reef Rally, then transfer to QT and treat with metronidazole or chloroquine.
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...
Yes if it’s on hand but I wouldn’t wait on it to be ordered and delivered. A FW dip will help also.
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Looks like it. Although not the recommended treatment, I have had success with PraziPro.
Formallin is the treatment that will truly work. Quick-cure also is effective as it has malachite and formallin in the contents.
Formallin is the treatment that will truly work. Quick-cure also is effective as it has malachite and formallin in the contents.
rkpetersen
walked the sand with the crustaceans
Agree with @Frtdrmrose7; if you don't have formalin or RRR on hand, go with the freshwater dip. Don't wait.
Chloroquine isn't widely available; Metroplex should be available at many LFS or overnight by Amazon.
Chloroquine isn't widely available; Metroplex should be available at many LFS or overnight by Amazon.
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Sorry to hav to say this my fish didn’t make it did a fresh water dip seemed much better couple hours later lost it, this one hits hard was a gift and I just liked the fish lesson learned qt first
Sorry to hear
Rogued_Reefer
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dang :/ sorry to hear that.. that sucks! It’s an unfortunate side of this hobby and all we can do is be as informed as we can and act upon things right away hoping for the best.
rkpetersen
walked the sand with the crustaceans
Sorry to hear it.
I never seem to have much luck with freshwater dips.
Medicated baths seem less stressful overall.
I never seem to have much luck with freshwater dips.
Medicated baths seem less stressful overall.
