Marine Velvet

[Purple•Tang]

Is this velvet? I didn’t notice this before and his breathing is a bit labored today. It doesn’t look like ick. Looks like small patches of cloudy white?

 

[C. Eymann]

Nope, not velvet, either bacterial infection or possibly brooklynella

 

[Purple•Tang]

Nope, not velvet, either bacterial infection or possibly brooklynella

Will Seachem paraguard treat either?

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Will Seachem paraguard treat either?

Hard to tell by the photos. It could be either brook, uronema, or bacterial. You're best bet is to treat with metroplex + kanaplex + furan2 every 48 hours for 2 weeks. This course of action will address all ailments listed.

Uronema marinum

Uronema marinum What You Need To Know: * These are the red sores most often seen on chromis damsels; however it can afflict any fish. * Treatment of choice is a 45 minute formalin bath (e.g. Quick Cure), followed by transfer into a new/sterile QT. * Once in QT, it is very important to do...

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[vetteguy53081]

Photos need more white light for identification.
Metro as effective as it is would be a good start

 

[Purple•Tang]

He died when I went to check on the fish before bed. I didn’t have anything on hand, learning mistake. I hope I don’t lose anymore before the meds arrive

 

[Purple•Tang]

I have one anemone but no other invertebrates, is it okay to treat with those medications?

 

[scottedontknow]

what other fish are in the tank? of nothing else just go fallow for 76 days. no need to treat

 

[Purple•Tang]

what other fish are in the tank? of nothing else just go fallow for 76 days. no need to treat

1 fire fish
1 purple tang
2 clowns
1 starry eyed blenny
And 1 bubble tip anemone

 

[scottedontknow]

dont worry about the nem but the others should be put into a QT tank. start with a five min fresh water dip, then begin 30 days in chelated copper at 2ppm for the next 30 days.