Clownfish has white pigment on side

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My clownfish is approximately 7 months old, and has put on a lot of size the last month or two. With that size came a white spot, its the same color and texture as his "skin"... it's just white where it previously wasn't. Is this normal? Will the color go back? Thoughts?

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Also, any signs scratching, not eating, other odd behaviors? Any recent new additions into the tank?
 
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Also, any signs scratching, not eating, other odd behaviors? Any recent new additions into the tank?
No scratching, loves to eat, I added a Midas Blenny a month ago, and they did battle is out initially (things have been good for weeks). I actually originally thought it was a battle scar, but looking closer it isnt raised and just seems miscolored, and hasnt really changed in weeks.
 

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Sounds good. Keep and eye on him, watch for changes in the shape,color,size.

Let’s get one more opinion to be safe. @Frtdrmrose7 if he is. Not too busy
 

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With the shape, size, and color of that spot I suspect that could be a genetic mismark growing in.
As long as it’s not raised, fuzzy, sloughing, etc and it looks like the white stripe in front of it I wouldn’t worry too much.

You could always just do a 5 min FW dip to make sure it’s nothing but I think it’s fine.
 

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