White patch on my clown fish, what is it?

[eamike261]

Hi guys, I've had these 2 clowns in my JBJ30 for a few months now with no issues (the male is fine). Then, last week my female clown developed two odd white patches. I'm almost certain it's not ick. The patch is on her fins and on her body are in the same spot that the white spot on her fin hits her body as she swims (seems peculiar). Hopefully that made sense.

Then the biggest white patch on her body became kind of red, almost looking like a wound or puncture.

Today I did a fresh water dip so I was able to get a really good video of what it looks like. Please tell me if you know what this is! Nothing visible came off in the fresh water dip.

 

[Louis Z]

My opinion is velvet . Breathing fast , listless and small bumps . The red may be a secondary infection . I would treat in seperate tank with either copper or chloroquine in addition to an antibiotic

 

[eamike261]

My opinion is velvet . Breathing fast , listless and small bumps . The red may be a secondary infection . I would treat in seperate tank with either copper or chloroquine in addition to an antibiotic

Well the listlessness and fast breathing are due to the fresh water dip that you’re witnessing. Other than white and red stuff she is acting normal. Do you still think it’s Velbet despite her acting fine normally?

 

[Maritimer]

I would suggest a bacterial infection, with a much smaller possibility of Uronema.

You'll want to treat in a QT with one of the following antibiotics / combinations:
Nitrofuracin Green - great stuff, not always easy to source. Do not use in conjunction with copper.
Spectrogram - a combination of Furan and Kanaplex, very good reviews.
Combination of Furan-2, Kanaplex and Metroplex - use each according to the package instructions, including any water changes. May wish to spread doses by an hour or two, just so as not to be dumping a gob of chemistry on her all at once.

You'll want to treat for 10-14 days; fish respond pretty slowly to this stuff.

~Bruce

 

[HotRocks]

I agree with infection. Also looks like some hypermelanization. Is your clown trying to host coral? Could be a sting that has become infected.

@Maritimer has you covered with the EXCELLENT advice provided.