Brook on a flame wrasse

[julie180]

My male died yesterday and now the female is showing the same symptoms. Under the microscope I was able to see what I think is brook.

Where to. She is in a qt with a solon fairy and diamond goby. Current sg is 1.019 should I be raising it or leave it there? Whats the best treatment at this point.

Thanks

 

[ThRoewer]

Formalin (short baths) or Chloroquine Phosphate (QT medication) is what I use if I suspect brook.

 

[ThRoewer]

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[julie180]

Female died last night. I am going to the vet today, would CP be the best choice if I can get it or just get Formalin?

I like the idea of keeping the fish in the current 29 qt setup and not having to move but will do what is best. I do have 2 1o gallon tanks if I need to move them.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[ThRoewer]

I dip every new fish with formalin as a precaution with the recommend FishVet Formalin MS dosage. It is usually also enough to cure an otherwise healthy fish of a light infection.

CP (freely available at Amazon: NLS Ick Shield Powder) would be my treatment of choice with an active infection or if not 100% sure about the diagnosis as it is also highly effective against Velvet. It should also treat Ich and Uronema.