Clownfish with bacterial disease

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For around 24 hours my clownfish has had white patches on his body. At first I noticed it on his head area and thought it was a bruise but now it is on his tail. He has been swimming into the power head flow and moving his tail towards the flow. There are two spots that he has white patches, a small spot on his head and a lot on the tail. The spot on his tail also is tinted red. I’m guessing this is brooklynella but need to make sure. Thanks!

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For around 24 hours my clownfish has had white patches on his body. At first I noticed it on his head area and thought it was a bruise but now it is on his tail. He has been swimming into the power head flow and moving his tail towards the flow. There are two spots that he has white patches, a small spot on his head and a lot on the tail. The spot on his tail also is tinted red. I’m guessing this is brooklynella but need to make sure. Thanks!

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Over bacteria, the fish seems to have mechanical damage from either bites from another fish or scrapes against another object.
The tail is another suspect sign of aggression from another occupant such as another clown or other.
What other fish are in tank?
Is fish eating and swimming normal?
Is breathing rapid or normal?
 
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Thank you for responding! There are actually no other fish in the tank currently. I haven't tried feeding him but I'm guessing he wouldn't eat right now as he seems pretty stressed out. His breathing is definitely rapid as well. I've put him in a QT and added Kordon Rapid Cure.
 

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