Clownfish Injury

[Mike628]

Here’s something I was able to snag this evening

Looks deeper to me, does it to you? That implies a deep seated infection that has broken through the fish’s skin, or surface wound that has gotten infected.

I was focused on the clue about the fish squabbling, but what if that was just coincidental to this lesion developing? Take a look at this thread, did this lesion start out more like a bruise?

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/clownfish-bruising-lesion.936964/

It doesn’t appear deeper per se but larger and darker. With the thread you linked I’d say yes it almost looks like that. Maybe you’re right and this is just coincidental to the fighting? I want to say it started out almost like a cut. Same look and discoloration as if a human were to get a cut/scrape and then it has turned into a bruise.

Do I need to be concerned for the other fish? What course of action would be best?

 

[Mike628]

Here’s something I was able to snag this evening

Apologies for the double reply. My app has been acting up and I couldn’t see if the first one went through.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

It doesn’t appear deeper per se but larger and darker. With the thread you linked I’d say yes it almost looks like that. Maybe you’re right and this is just coincidental to the fighting? I want to say it started out almost like a cut. Same look and discoloration as if a human were to get a cut/scrape and then it has turned into a bruise.

Do I need to be concerned for the other fish? What course of action would be best?

There is virtually zero chance that this would be contagious to other fish. If it doesn't look deeper in person, I would just continue to watch it for now.....

 

[Mike628]

It doesn’t appear deeper per se but larger and darker. With the thread you linked I’d say yes it almost looks like that. Maybe you’re right and this is just coincidental to the fighting? I want to say it started out almost like a cut. Same look and discoloration as if a human were to get a cut/scrape and then it has turned into a bruise.

Do I need to be concerned for the other fish? What course of action would be best?

There is virtually zero chance that this would be contagious to other fish. If it doesn't look deeper in person, I would just continue to watch it for now.....

Will do. Hoping it clears up and goes away. I do believe this was the result of a fight but it’s very possible it’s what you mentioned and linked. Fish appears to be doing good so I will let this ride its course and keep the thread updated.