Zachajst
Community Member
Hello,
Once again, I’m facing a problem and need some advice.
Four days ago, I added a Flameback Angelfish and a Yellow Coris Wrasse to my tank. Right after introducing the wrasse, I noticed some small white spots on its body — visible mainly under blue light — so I initially assumed it might be from scratching, since I’ve read that others have had similar experiences. The wrasse is very active and eats well, but I’ve noticed it tends to swim mostly in strong water current.
However, yesterday I noticed a single white spot on the Flameback, and today it has grown larger and is now protruding slightly. I’ve decided to keep observing it for now, but I’m more concerned about the fact that the Flameback hasn’t been eating for four days. I saw it pecking at rocks and corals on the first day, and yesterday it nibbled a tiny piece of mysis — but that’s it.
Another thing I’ve noticed is that its lips look white from the inside, which is strange. I should also mention that my Sleeper Banded Goby and Lawnmower Blenny were attacking it quite a bit during the first days, so it’s possible the spot and lip issue are due to an injury or infection — not necessarily related to the wrasse.
That said, I suspect flukes might be present in the whole tank, as I occasionally see odd behavior in other fish too. But for now, I need to focus on getting the Flameback to eat and stabilizing its condition.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Once again, I’m facing a problem and need some advice.
Four days ago, I added a Flameback Angelfish and a Yellow Coris Wrasse to my tank. Right after introducing the wrasse, I noticed some small white spots on its body — visible mainly under blue light — so I initially assumed it might be from scratching, since I’ve read that others have had similar experiences. The wrasse is very active and eats well, but I’ve noticed it tends to swim mostly in strong water current.
However, yesterday I noticed a single white spot on the Flameback, and today it has grown larger and is now protruding slightly. I’ve decided to keep observing it for now, but I’m more concerned about the fact that the Flameback hasn’t been eating for four days. I saw it pecking at rocks and corals on the first day, and yesterday it nibbled a tiny piece of mysis — but that’s it.
Another thing I’ve noticed is that its lips look white from the inside, which is strange. I should also mention that my Sleeper Banded Goby and Lawnmower Blenny were attacking it quite a bit during the first days, so it’s possible the spot and lip issue are due to an injury or infection — not necessarily related to the wrasse.
That said, I suspect flukes might be present in the whole tank, as I occasionally see odd behavior in other fish too. But for now, I need to focus on getting the Flameback to eat and stabilizing its condition.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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