Some sort of clownfish fungus?

[joker577]

Hey guys I've been noticing the new clown I got has had rapid open and closing of his mouth and sorta hangs out near the bottom of the tank...and I looked on his side today and saw this on the side of his stripe...any ideas?

Could this be the disease?
Clownfish Disease is a serious malady affecting Clownfish or sea horses, and other kinds of marine fish.Various species of Clownfish are particularly susceptible to infection from this parasite. The disease is caused by a small ciliated protozoan invisible to the naked eye. It is a parasite of the gills and skin, and unlike the other protozoan discussed, the life cycle is simple, with the parasite reproducing by cell division. As a result the parasite multiplies rapidly on affected fish, causing mortalities in a short period of time. Affected fish develop body lesions, excessive slime secretion, and increased respiration. In the early stages of the disease all that is noticed is an abnormal paleness of color and a rapid breathing rate. As the disease worsens, lesions will be observed on the body, with sloughing of the skin and mucus. The development of a secondary infection with bacteria often accompanies infestation with the parasite. Clownfish Disease is capable of killing fish within 24 to 36 hours after appearance of the signs of scratching and heavy respiration.

 

[leebca]

The photos are close enough, but not clear enough for me to see detail.

Has the Anemonefish been treated for brooklynellosis? Brooklynellosis is also called "Clownfish Disease." Was it tank bred, tank raised, or wild? Did it come from an LFS or breeder? Has the fish, prior to now, been in any marine system mixed with other fishes? Have the fishes and any other marine life currently in the aquarium been through a quarantine process before this fish was put in with them?

A few diseases begin by this feature, including brooklynellosis. Signs of an injury or harm caused by corals or anemones starts off like this, too. What other marine life is in the aquarium with this fish?

 

[joker577]

It was tank raised and had no discoloration as of the other day, as you could see in the picture it was hovering near the bottom...nothing like two days ago in this picture here.

I didn't have time to setup my quarantine back up because I needed to use some parts for mods...it hasn't gone near the anemone yet

 

[joker577]

Here's the best pic I could get...should help!

 

[LakeEd]

It is a shame these fish aren't still in the Quarantine tank as had been recommended to you... so that what every treatment required could be accomplished WITHOUT having to add even more stress of capturing once again.

 

[joker577]

The one that was in QT is fine. This one was fine for two days then started showing signs of this.

 

[joker577]

I believe Brooklynella is what it has so I'm going to get some Formalin right away

 

[joker577]

Luckily it's only $3.99

 

[Herefishyfishy]

You still have the same disease since you never fully eradicated it. My bet is a secondary infection due to the marine ich. Lack of patience is the real killer in this hobby. My departed wise father once taught me his best lesson "There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but there will always be more time to do it right the last time."

"When you hear hooves, think horses not zebras"
The most obvious cause: http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26795&page=11

Mike

 

[leebca]

It could be onset of disease. It could pass also as a bad scrape. However, the breathing will make the difference. If the breathing is over 90 'swallows' per minute there is likely a disease.

 

[joker577]

There's about 120 breathes per min...Fishyfishy the clown that was in QT is FINE...

 

[leebca]

Not good.

The fish needs to come out of the display tank and put into its own hospital tank. DO NOT PUT THIS FISH IN WITH ANY OTHER FISH.

Do you know how to properly perform a Formalin treatment? It is easy to kill the fish if you don't do it right.

These are the instructions to follow closely: Formalin Treatment

 

[joker577]

Alrighty, i'll get it set back up right away

 

[Herefishyfishy]

There's about 120 breathes per min...Fishyfishy the clown that was in QT is FINE...

Yes but your tank was not fallow long enough and is still infected. And both clowns are in now your display. The diseased one that was NOT in hypo long enough and now the new one that was not QTed. Three mistakes that all lead to the same result, sick fish. Read, re-read, understand, learn...

 

[joker577]

Well I'm guessing it got brooklynella from the tank of clowns it was in at the LFS

 

[joker577]

Is it ok to give both fish formalin dips?

 

[leebca]

Your question isn't clear. Do you mean two fish at the same time? Two fish in the same tank? or Two fish each in different tanks?

One fish in and for one treatment bath, is the rule. If they are in separate aquariums, it is okay. You will need two different baths each custom made. Each dip water is to be prepared for each fish using its own tank water. Thus each treatment bath is unique to the tank water the fish is in.

Two fish at the same time in the same bath? No.

Two fish in the same aquarium one dipped, then the other dipped. No. The undipped fish can reinfect the dipped fish. No short cuts here.

This treatment isn't one dip. It is a series of dips over time (read the reference). After the final dip you observe the fish for 4 weeks to verify the fish is healthy.