Dark spot/mark on Clown - anything to worry about?

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My partner noticed a dark spot/mark on one of our clown fish (photo below) - is it anything to worry about?

At the LFS it in a tank with a fairly aggressive group so I'm thinking it might be more of a healing wound / scar.

Otherwise seems to be eating and acting healthy

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My partner noticed a dark spot/mark on one of our clown fish (photo below) - is it anything to worry about?

At the LFS it in a tank with a fairly aggressive group so I'm thinking it might be more of a healing wound / scar.

Otherwise seems to be eating and acting healthy

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This is a nick or injury and can stem from squabbling with another clown or contact with fish such as tang. These guys have a good slime coat on skin and should heal over as most marine fish heal quickly and on their own. Just keep an eye on it for any developing infections.
 

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