What's wrong with my clownfish? HELP!

[ck_503]

I woke up this morning to find that both of my clownfish seem to be abnormal. They are swimming very close to the surface instead of their normal behavior of staying below. I was assuming that maybe the oxygen level was low so I put it a couple small air stones to re-oxygenate the tank which is only 42 gallons. All my levels seem fine and all of my coral is in fine shape. I took a picture below of my black clown since he is losing his color fast. What should I do?!?! :help:

 

[madswife]

From the pic it looks like Brooklynella but its kinda hard to tell...and im not an expert but that would be my diagnosis from what i can tell in the pic...maybe some type of fungus also.

 

[beth]

How long have you had these fish? Can you provide a clear picture?

 

[ck_503]

I've had them for several months without a problem. They seem to be breathing easier now with the airstones in there. I'll try to get a better picture but I'm open to any thoughts or suggestions.

 

[beth]

What kind of water movement do you have in your tank? Filters? Is that white area look anything like the pictures of clowns with brooklynella that is posted in the Diseased Fish Thread?

 

[ck_503]

it kinda looks like those pictures of brooklynella but it's still kinda borderline. What is a formalin bath? It's almost like the black clown has a lot of white on him (not ich) when the lights are off...

 

[beth]

Take a look at the FAQ Thread at the top of this Disease Forum. There is a description of formalin bathes in there.
Does it appear like it is pealing at all?