Home from vacation . . . Could use a little advice.

[Enigma]

The cam worked out incredibly well! Sometimes it took a while for it to reposition, but cell service was really poor. Between that and the Apex, I was able to monitor things almost as if I was standing in the room.

It was frustrating to watch the cyano patch start and grow bigger everyday. I could even see the spot on the clown getting larger.

[Reef_Geek]

most clownfishes can tolerate a freshwater dip between 30 to 90 seconds. Dechlorinate the freshwater first, and matching temperature. If you're hesitant, you can match the pH also. You can FW dip the fish once per day if you want. Most clownfishes get territorial in your tank and will readily attack your hands (and fish net). Good luck.

[HaZRaTTy]

Sounds like ich, maybe when the fish has it the growth grows on their fins until it completes its cycle i think its like 1-1.5 months then it falls off into the sand bed and releases more into the water column. I believe this is how it is spread from fish to fish.

If it is ich however it could be brought on due to stress, and outbreak and changing water quality in your tank.

Just my 2 cents. There are way more people with more experience with me on this site though.

If it is Ich it wouldn't have came in on an invert as If I remember correctly they cannot host/carry it.

Or........... I can be completely wrong - A Picture would definetly help alot.


Yes black spots (burn marks) are quite normal on clown fish.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

If it is a parasite, a freshwater dip would do wonders. Prepare similar temperature water.

Fish can handle up to 15 minutes in freshwater, watch for signs of stress, remove then if they start breathIng heavy or darting around.

Most tunes the parasite will release in fresh water

[Enigma]

I think it is too big to be Ich (though I've never seen that in person, before). I'm thinking it could be this: http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/12...o#post_2076263

I did cut back on feedings before we left on vacation. I tested the water yesterday when we got back, and calcium was very low. Otherwise, everything else was good (ideal, in most cases).

What can I use to raise the pH of freshwater if I go ahead and try a dip? I have Reef Buffer and Reef Builder . . . Can I use the buffer for fresh?

[Enigma]

So, I took the approach of doing nothing beyond adding garlic and just watching. While whatever was on her fin is still there, it has shrunk considerably and is barely noticeable. She remains very active and social, so I'm optimistic that the situation is resolving itself.

[04V10]

Originally Posted by Enigma

So, I took the approach of doing nothing beyond adding garlic and just watching. While whatever was on her fin is still there, it has shrunk considerably and is barely noticeable. She remains very active and social, so I'm optimistic that the situation is resolving itself.

How are you getting rid of the Cyano? I've had a breakout ever since I did a tank move. The Cyano showed up around th 6th of August. It has been spreading, I've done 50% water changes, and cut back feeding. Sorry to jack your thread, just thought I'd enquire.