Tropical Fish Keeping - Aquarium fish care and resources

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- - black false clown clump on side (http://www.tropicalfishkeeping.com/saltwater-fish-diseases/black-false-clown-clump-side-5334/)

black&whiteclowns

04-25-2007 10:11 AM

black false clown clump on side

hi i just got this black false clown and he has a clump it looks like he is sheding almost right behind his fin like

usmc121581

04-25-2007 04:06 PM

Any more info. What are water parameters a pic would be good.

black&whiteclowns

04-25-2007 05:50 PM

black false clown clump on side

i put them in a q tank so i could give meds , but havent givin yet , ph 8.2 0 am.0 nit . 12 nat , temp 78 air bubble and in a 10 gal also put 5lb live sand in , is this good to start med, have a filter with just the sponge the one has a cloud over him the other is the look of skin shedding or something

usmc121581

04-25-2007 06:43 PM

Sounds like flukes. Have you tried a freshwater dip? If not get the water to the same PH and room temp and put them in there, for no more then 5 mins, if they start to gasp for air get them out.

black&whiteclowns

04-25-2007 08:48 PM

black false clown clump on side

i put rid ich in there for the black clown and the false i will give a fresh bath do you think it will work right away or put him back in the q tank ?

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