dammit..my picassos got brooks

[moonlightxpress825]

after reading some posts on brooks..my picassos seem to have a case of it...just wondering ,,can the fish itself fight it without treatment , i really dont want to stress them out by taking it out and treating and dipping ..they still have a strong appetite and i was hoping they can fight it without me doing anything except try to keep the water as clean as possible..thanks in advance...

[Mitch529]

I would treat them ASAP, I lost one of my naked clowns to brook and we thought we had caught it early.

 

Here is a writeup that I followed to treat him, there are many different opinions on how to treat it, time for some research.

 

IMO, the best treatment for Brooklynella is Formalin, either as a bath or prolonged immersion. I follow these procedures;

 

Bath: 0.50 – 1.0 ml per gallon of saltwater for up to 60 minutes. Aerate vigorously. Repeat 3 times a day until control is achieved.

 

Immersion: 0.05 – 0.10 ml per gallon of saltwater. Aerate vigorously. 50% water change after 24 hours. Repeat until control is achieved.

 

A freshwater bath or prolonged immersion can be effective if the fish is not already stressed or open wounds are present. Not all species of fish* tolerate low salinity well and this treatment can sometimes cause more harm than it cures.

 

Bath: Water must be dechlorinated, aerated, and same pH as tank. Bathe fish for 3 to 15 minutes. Remove fish if stressed. Repeat daily until control is achieved.

 

Immersion: Reduce salinity by 5-10 ppt per day until salinity is 14 ppt (1.010 specific gravity). Observe for hyperactivity, i.e. stress, as some fish* don’t tolerate this well. If at any point stress is observed, stop salinity reduction for a couple of days. If stress is resolved, continue the procedure. Return the tank to normal salinity is 3-4 weeks.

 

* butterflies, angels, cardinals, groupers, wrasses, gobies, blennies, lions

 

Be mindful of secondary bacterial infections. Appropriate antibiotic use via medicated foods and/or prolonged immersion is often necessary.

 

Whenever possible I chose to employ prolonged immersion techniques as they are much less stressful to the fish and in my experience have the highest success of cures.

 

Brooklynella is a very frequently seen disease but is often incorrectly identified and treated. It is not limited only to clowns and cares naught if a fish is aquacultured. As with most diseases, Brooklynella parasites can remain at low levels on healthy fish indefinitely. When a fish’s immune system is compromised by stress an infestation is likely to occur.

[StevieT]

Ouch, I am really sorry to hear that. No, the clown can not fight it on its own. i purchased a maroon with brook and it didn't end well. It happens so fast so you need to get on top of it right away.

 

here is a thread when I had it happen to me, hopefully there is something in there that can help you. Good luck!

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...c=132290&hl=

[ezcompany]

after reading some posts on brooks..my picassos seem to have a case of it...just wondering ,,can the fish itself fight it without treatment , i really dont want to stress them out by taking it out and treating and dipping ..they still have a strong appetite and i was hoping they can fight it without me doing anything except try to keep the water as clean as possible..thanks in advance...

 

 

treat asap. it will not survive brooks

[Urchinhead]

You need to jump on this right away. It is highly virulent and can kill within hours.

[moonlightxpress825]

You need to jump on this right away. It is highly virulent and can kill within hours.

thanks everyone for your input..so discouraging..thanks again....