What is it on Clownfish?

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There were 2 clowns I added to a new tank 3 weeks ago. One died after 2 weeks. I saw it flashing couple time, then stopped eating, was hiding and rapid breathing (died within couple of days). The second clown is behaving active and eating well but I noticed some spots. There are two other fish I added a week ago (dotty back and filefish). Both seems normal to me as of now. What is it?

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There were 2 clowns I added to a new tank 3 weeks ago. One died after 2 weeks. I saw it flashing couple time, then stopped eating, was hiding and rapid breathing (died within couple of days). The second clown is behaving active and eating well but I noticed some spots. There are two other fish I added a week ago (dotty back and filefish). Both seems normal to me as of now. What is it?

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This is likely secondary bacterial issue but can also be mucus cones mixed with ich. Pic almost too close to fully tell. Can you provide a 20 sec video?
 

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There were 2 clowns I added to a new tank 3 weeks ago. One died after 2 weeks. I saw it flashing couple time, then stopped eating, was hiding and rapid breathing (died within couple of days). The second clown is behaving active and eating well but I noticed some spots. There are two other fish I added a week ago (dotty back and filefish). Both seems normal to me as of now. What is it?

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I agree, we need clearer pictures and video.
From what I can see in that cropped shot, the clownfish likely has marine ich.
 

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