My clownfish looks weird

[Mr.Storm]

So I noticed today that my clownfish had something in him that looks kinda weird any help identifying this would be greatly appreciated and also tell me what to do. It’s on his head btw

 

[moz71]

How long have you had him? Was anything else added to tank recently? Does look hazy mark which could be onset of disease

 

[MnFish1]

First - can you give some more information?
Second - to me it looks like there are at least a couple ripped fins - as if its been bullied.
Third - There may be some excess mucus - which can suggest a variety of things

Most importantly - how is it acting 'weird'

 

[Mr.Storm]

How long have you had him? Was anything else added to tank recently? Does look hazy mark which could be onset of disease

I got him a week ago and there is a linear blenny and watchmen goby both of witch have been in the take for 2 months

 

[MnFish1]

Was it quarantined? etc?

 

[vetteguy53081]

So I noticed today that my clownfish had something in him that looks kinda weird any help identifying this would be greatly appreciated and also tell me what to do. It’s on his head btw

Clearly brooklynella which typically affects wild caught clowns. besides the mucus across its facial area, the ich appearance is often associated with brook as the disease takes hand on the fish. This mucus generally starts at the facial area as well as gills and spreads across the body producing lesions as it progresses often confused with ich and can turn into secondary bacteria. Other symptoms will be lethargic behavior, refusing to eat and heavy breathing from the mucus.
Typical treatment is a formalin solution is mixed with in a separate container with either fresh or saltwater. Start with a quick dip in the formalin at a higher concentration then performing treatment in a prolonged bath of formalin base at a lower concentration in a quarantine tank. The longer the fish are exposed to the formalin treatment the more effective it will be at eliminating this issue.
If a formalin solution is not available for immediate use, temporary relief can be achieved by giving the fish a FW bath or dip in water same temperature as display tank. Even though this treatment will not cure the disease, it can help to remove some of the parasites, as well as reduce the amount of mucus in the gills to assist with respiration problems.
Treatment is best done in a QT tank using either quick cure (more effective) or Ruby Rally Pro. Ruby takes a little longer and initial treatment generally takes 2-3 days to really start going to work.

 

[Mr.Storm]

Was it quarantined? etc?

It was not quarantined but at the fish store I look and did not notice anything and I guess I should say it’s not really acting to weird but just saw it today and was a bit worried and I have been on vacation so I got a little info from my dad but I will watch to see if he is being bullied

 

[Mr.Storm]

Clearly brooklynella which typically affects wild caught clowns. besides the mucus across its facial area, the ich appearance is often associated with brook as the disease takes hand on the fish. This mucus generally starts at the facial area as well as gills and spreads across the body producing lesions as it progresses often confused with ich and can turn into secondary bacteria. Other symptoms will be lethargic behavior, refusing to eat and heavy breathing from the mucus.
Typical treatment is a formalin solution is mixed with in a separate container with either fresh or saltwater. Start with a quick dip in the formalin at a higher concentration then performing treatment in a prolonged bath of formalin base at a lower concentration in a quarantine tank. The longer the fish are exposed to the formalin treatment the more effective it will be at eliminating this issue.
If a formalin solution is not available for immediate use, temporary relief can be achieved by giving the fish a FW bath or dip in water same temperature as display tank. Even though this treatment will not cure the disease, it can help to remove some of the parasites, as well as reduce the amount of mucus in the gills to assist with respiration problems.
Treatment is best done in a QT tank using either quick cure (more effective) or Ruby Rally Pro. Ruby takes a little longer and initial treatment generally takes 2-3 days to really start going to work.

Thanks a ton and he will be fine tonight right because I don’t have the stuff to currently do it I can go get it tomorrow though

 

[Sebastiancrab]

It was not quarantined but at the fish store I look and did not notice anything and I guess I should say it’s not really acting to weird but just saw it today and was a bit worried and I have been on vacation so I got a little info from my dad but I will watch to see if he is being bullied

I agree that it looks like brooklynella which is a parasite. You need to set up a quarantine tank preferably and move all your fish into it with PVC pipe to hide in and an airstone. Rally Pro should be available at your LFS. It can be safely used in your DT. I suggest you also purchase Hydroplex and give your fish a 10 minute saltwater dip which is low stress and will kill the bugs on them. The longer term treatment will need to be done. Your tank will need to go fallow. You need to move on this treatment. It's not something to delay.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thanks a ton and he will be fine tonight right because I don’t have the stuff to currently do it I can go get it tomorrow though

If fish is eating and not expressing rapid breathing- yes. If breathing rapid and loss of appetite, a 5 minute freshwater dip in water the same temperature as display tank will give fish temporary relief and buy you a little time for treatment

 

[Mr.Storm]

I agree that it looks like brooklynella which is a parasite. You need to set up a quarantine tank preferably and move all your fish into it with PVC pipe to hide in and an airstone. Rally Pro should be available at your LFS. It can be safely used in your DT. I suggest you also purchase Hydroplex and give your fish a 10 minute saltwater dip which is low stress and will kill the bugs on them. The longer term treatment will need to be done. Your tank will need to go fallow. You need to move on this treatment. It's not something to delay.

Thanks for the advice but I am New to the treatment side of saltwater what is fallow and what would be the long term treatment and how long would a use rally pro thanks a ton for your help

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Ok, so if you look under "Forums" at top left of this screen and click it. You will then see a list of all the areas. Scroll down to "Saltwater Fish Aquarium Fish Forum" and click. You will see "stickies" that are permanent areas for info first. Then at the bottom are ongoing threads about that subject. Here is the one about fallow periods:

45 Day Fallow periods

I've been doing some research into the "76 day fallow period". I never heard of that prior to coming to Reef2Reef this past summer. I had always used 32 days as the maximum time for a tomont to remain viable under tropical conditions, and then I would round up to 45 days to help ensure that...

www.reef2reef.com

You can also go to humble.fish. He has a wealth of information on fish treatment and diseases.

Also, you can always do a search on the top right hand corner of this screen. I look for the disease name and then use "Jay Hemdal" for the member. He is the expert here as our marine biologist.

On Rally Pro, follow the instructions on the bottle.