Clarkii Clownfish Brooklynella

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  1. Steve Goldsmith

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    Good idea. I'm not sure if my qt is up for the job yet. I've had filters and lights off for a month, and it needs to be tested. I just left for work. And as long as he's still alive by the time I get home, I should be able to do something about it.
     
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  2. Steve Goldsmith

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    Just an update. The smaller of the two passed within the last hour.
     
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    sorry about your loss. what are you gonna do for the other one?
     
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  4. Steve Goldsmith

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    Well, I called my LFS earlier today looking for a solution. The owner said that he'd never seen a Clarkii Clown with Brooklynella, and that he's only heard of Maroons with it. He said he'd do some research and call me back. Well, the store closed half an hour ago, and not one call. And they're closed on Tuesday, so I can't contact them until Wednesday. Now all I'm left with is petco. :( and I'm actually crying. Not just out of sorrow, but because I'm pissed.
     
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    yeah i have a feeling the owner doesnt know what he's doing; ANY- I'll say it again- ANY clownfish can get brooklynella. So are you gonna go with hypo? best solution IMHO
     
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  6. Steve Goldsmith

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    I dunno. I might run to petco and get a formalin treatment. Does anyone know of any brands? Also, I wouldn't call the LFS owner unintelligent. There are 3 owners. The one I talked to is sort of a SOB. there's a nice one, but not that smart. Then there's a smart AND nice one, who takes Monday's off. :( just bad luck.
     
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    I am so sorry. :cry:


    Your LFS is wrong. The other name or common name is clownfish disease. While it is much more common with wild caught clowns, all fish can get it, not just clownfish.

    Everyone that I know that has been in this hobby for any time has lost fish to diseases such as Marine ich, Brookynella and a host of others. It is frustrating and upsetting but it does get better.

    Again sorry.
     
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  8. Steve Goldsmith

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    Thanks. Are there any brands of treatment that you'd reccomend? I don't have the guts to trust petco. ::)
     
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    hypo!!!! lol. if you're realing going for chemicals then do copper; not sure of any good brands though
     
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  10. Steve Goldsmith

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    Copper would work. But I've heard that it doesn't really mix with clowns, and that formalin has fewer risks.
     
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