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First Ever Full Blown Aquarium Disease.

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B1N4RY
, 08-20-2013 at 06:19 PM (6765 Views)
So the last fish inhabitant of my aquarium is about to pass on and after taking a full battery of water parameter test and going with everyone's suggestions on what I thought was a Bristle Worm problem I think the following photographs below would most likely point to some type of water born disease except I'm not expert on marine disease so if you have any thoughts than please chime in. It doesn't seem to affect any of the inverts, clams or corals within the aquarium. Your assistance in advance is greatly appreciated.













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  1. melev's Avatar
    It looks like Marine Velvet to me. That little guy looks tattered on his fins too. A hospital tank would be best to help it with medication, and you may have to do so with all the fish. I'll see if I can get you more help.
  2. mpedersen's Avatar
    Pretty sure that's Brooklynella. Formalin in a hospital tank and FAST...
  3. melev's Avatar
    Better look up Brooklynella. Clownfish disease is a common nickname. You need to treat this immediately.
  4. melev's Avatar
    Thanks Matt, I appreciate your help with this thread.
  5. mpedersen's Avatar
    Formalin can be pretty tough to find these days, as it's a pretty noxious carcinogenic treatment. But for Brook, it is the best. You may even need to ask a VET for it at this point. It's not something that requires a prescription, but I think it's being clamped down upon. Not sure how/why exactly.
  6. B1N4RY's Avatar
    Hey guys, I didn't get a chance to reply to everyone but I did some research and I'm pretty sure its Brooklynella Hostilis. Unfortunately, all the tank inhabitants have perished so my beautiful reef is now the barren sea. I will be setting up a small quarantine aquarium and keeping new stock housed for a period of 4 to 6 weeks before removing them and introducing them into my main display. I will also be setting up an ultraviolet sterilizer on both systems as an extra measure of protection.
  7. melev's Avatar
    So sorry to hear it took out all your fish. That disease isn't forgiving at all. I'd also recommend you get Safety Stop, as the first part is Formalin. http://melevsreef.biz/catalog/safety-stop

    I keep it in stock, and highly recommend it.