Maroon Clown

[jeff8183]

Alright, hes got like a white slime on him, his top fin and one side fin looks kind of rough, i have some pimafix left over from my last QT but doest anyone have a better recomendation because it didnt save my last fish which was a clown trigger

 

[steve-s]

White slime on a clown would usually indicate Brooklynella (but bot 100%). I would read up on it and see if it holds true for your fish. SW formalin baths are the best treatment if so....

http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/brooklynella.html

Cheers
Steve

 

[jeff8183]

apperciate it but i dont think thats it, the slime is not really near the gills its mostly attacking his fins, and hes showing no sign of lack of oxygen, hes swimming around fine eating fine his color is bright just parts of him dont look good like a film on him

 

[steve-s]

i dont think thats it, the slime is not really near the gills its mostly attacking his fins,

The parasite interfers with proper gill function, the slimey coating will hover about anywhere on the body.

his color is bright just parts of him dont look good like a film on him

Film or little tufts of cotton like substances? Any resemblance to a sheen or dusting of gold flecks?

Cheers
Steve

 

[jeff8183]

no its pretty much bright white, kind of looks like cotton but slimy, i apperciate your help

 

[steve-s]

Read these and see if they help...
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/showquestion.php?faq=2&fldAuto=45

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/mardisindex.htm

If you can post a clear pic that would help immensely.

Cheers
Steve

 

[jeff8183]

yeah i just took like 40 of him and none of them turned out great because he swims way to fast but u can kind of make it out, ill just start a new post with a pic on it called maroon clown 2

 

[jeff8183]

Maroon Clown 2

its not the greatest pic but maybe it will work

 

[fishfreek]

Merged the two topics. Its best to keep the discussion to one topic.

That clown looks awful. Is part of its tail missing or just not showing in the pic?

 

[steve-s]

It helps some... another question though, sorry.

Do the white parts look milky or more solid and substrantial. Sorta leaning towards Brooklynella but I need more "clarity" so to speak. It makes a large difference in the treatment type.

Cheers
Steve

 

[jeff8183]

naw his tail isnt missing ill try to get a better pic for you

 

[jeff8183]

ive only had him for a week, so im thinking ill just take him to the lfs and let them have him so they can treat him, because i would rather give him to them then just let him die