Princess damsel with white fin rot and spots

[Joem50095]

I ordered this princess damsel off of saltwater fish and when it came yesterday, i thought i was a wound because it was just the top, and now after not even a full day of being in my display (I know, should’ve qt’d) the tail i white and looks like the fin is almost melting, and had white above the eye and dorsal and pectoral fin. pics below

 

[MnFish1]

One would wonder whether this could be flukes vs a bacterial infection vs both. I might consider a freshwater dip to see if you can see any flukes, and consider an antibiotic such as kanamycin possibly with praziquantel (though I don't like to mix medications). Are some of the spots actually on the glass? - could you get a clearer picture?

 

[Joem50095]

One would wonder whether this could be flukes vs a bacterial infection vs both. I might consider a freshwater dip to see if you can see any flukes, and consider an antibiotic such as kanamycin possibly with praziquantel (though I don't like to mix medications). Are some of the spots actually on the glass? - could you get a clearer picture?

you can see the spot above the eye, i always have a lot of air bubbles around the tank (coral looks bad because it came in yesterday with fish)

 

[MnFish1]

you can see the spot above the eye, i always have a lot of air bubbles around the tank (coral looks bad because it came in yesterday with fish)

I would consider treatment with an antibiotic in a hospital tank. If it's available in your area you could also use Ruby Reef pro in your display tank. My rationale for treatment would be the rapidness that you've suggested its worsened - which suggests more of a bacterial issue as compared to an injury that would heal on its own.

 

[Joem50095]

I would consider treatment with an antibiotic in a hospital tank. If it's available in your area you could also use Ruby Reef pro in your display tank. My rationale for treatment would be the rapidness that you've suggested its worsened - which suggests more of a bacterial issue as compared to an injury that would heal on its own.

ok, i’ll look for ruby rally. If it’s not in my area, what antibiotic do i get? right now all i have is marine melafix

 

[MnFish1]

ok, i’ll look for ruby rally. If it’s not in my area, what antibiotic do i get? right now all i have is marine melafix

I would try to get kanamycin or neomycin (those should be dosed in a hospital tank). @vetteguy53081 may have some other ideas as well

 

[Joem50095]

I would try to get kanamycin or neomycin (those should be dosed in a hospital tank). @vetteguy53081 may have some other ideas as well

alright, going to my lfs in an hour, thanks

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I ordered this princess damsel off of saltwater fish and when it came yesterday, i thought i was a wound because it was just the top, and now after not even a full day of being in my display (I know, should’ve qt’d) the tail i white and looks like the fin is almost melting, and had white above the eye and dorsal and pectoral fin. pics below

If it arrived with this fin damage, I would contact the shipper. Since the fin is getting worse (and presuming it isn't getting picked on in your tank) then a bacterial infection is likely - as @MnFish1 outlined.

Jay

 

[Joem50095]

If it arrived with this fin damage, I would contact the shipper. Since the fin is getting worse (and presuming it isn't getting picked on in your tank) then a bacterial infection is likely - as @MnFish1 outlined.

Jay

how would fraun 2 work? i found some no idea how i have it. and i contacted the website so i’ll send what i can do with that

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

how would fraun 2 work? i found some no idea how i have it. and i contacted the website so i’ll send what i can do with that

Furan 2 is also a good general antibiotic.

Jay

 

[Joem50095]

Furan 2 is also a good general antibiotic.

Jay

i have a sauce container of it, so what would the dosage be for 2 gallons of water, i’m putting it in a makeshift qt, so i need to know the dosing. i also have seachem neoplex as well, which o e would be better

 

[vetteguy53081]

you can see the spot above the eye, i always have a lot of air bubbles around the tank (coral looks bad because it came in yesterday with fish)

thi looks like post-injury and has become infected and will as MnFish led you to - treatment using either seachem Kanaplex or Seachem SulfaPlex in a separate treatment tank

 

[Joem50095]

thi looks like post-injury and has become infected and will as MnFish led you to - treatment using either seachem Kanaplex or Seachem SulfaPlex in a separate treatment tank

can’t get either of those today so would neoplex work for now?

 

[vetteguy53081]

can’t get either of those today so would neoplex work for now?

Are you in the UK ?

 

[Joem50095]

Are you in the UK ?

no, Nee york

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

i have a sauce container of it, so what would the dosage be for 2 gallons of water, i’m putting it in a makeshift qt, so i need to know the dosing. i also have seachem neoplex as well, which o e would be better

What is a “sauce container”?

Does the package not have a dose listed? The trouble is different antibiotics have different levels of active ingredients in them, depending on the amount (if any) of filler used.

Jay

 

[vetteguy53081]

Are you in the UK ?

These should both be available in NY otherwise you can use Maracyn 2

 

[Joem50095]

What is a “sauce container”?

Does the package not have a dose listed? The trouble is different antibiotics have different levels of active ingredients in them, depending on the amount (if any) of filler used.

Jay

ah crap, forgot to take a picture of the container. it’s one of these. The one i have is handwriting saying 1/2 tsp every 20 gallons

 

[Joem50095]

These should both be available in NY otherwise you can use Maracyn 2

my lfs closed and the one i ended up going to only had herbal based antibiotic, and i figured what i had would be better then that

 

[vetteguy53081]

my lfs closed and the one i ended up going to only had herbal based antibiotic, and i figured what i had would be better then that

agree- herbal ones rarely work