Problem with some fish

[Daorge]

I came home yesterday to see my clown fish laying on a toadstool mushroom, he wasn't moving and I wasn't sure if he had died so I went to grab him with the net and he flopped out. My fiance said he was swimming around fine in the morning so I am not sure what happened, but when he left the mushroom I noticed a small white patch on his side and he could only move the other sides fins. He swam around upside down and sideways for a bit trying to land back on the mushroom and eventually hid under a rock. I also noticed my Purple Pseudochromis (dottyback?) also has a small white spot on his side, he seems to be swimming around and eating fine though. I checked my Ph and Salinity but both seem to be in check. I haven't had time to check my other levels yet. I did a water change 2 days ago and have been staying pretty stable. All the corals in the tank are doing great and are showing new growth but I am not sure what happened with those fish. I will try and get some pictures if today if the Clown hasn't already passed.

Any ideas?

 

[Daorge]

Oh and I don't think its ick, granted I haven't seen it before but from what I hear its white speckles all over the fish? These fish have a single white spot on their side. a bit smaller than a little finger's nail.

 

[returnofsid]

I would suggest posting this in Lee Birch's Marine Fish forum, here on Reef Frontiers. He's going to be able to give you the best help in diagnosing this problem.

 

[Daorge]

Thanks for the suggestion, just made a post there as well.

 

[BCT182]

Its probably Brooklynella, they call it "the clownfish disease" and it seems to be quiet common. Had you QT'd the fish before adding him to the tank?

 

[diverphil71]

I agree with BCT182.