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I introduced two clownfish at the same time (originally housed in two separate tanks at the LFS). This one is a snowflake, the other is a plain ocellaris. The snowflake has been hanging out at the top of the tank, swimming sideways since we got it.
Friday, I noticed a spot it's underside. It appears to be raised (white light photo). It has been a victim of mild aggression from the other clownfish but I haven't witnessed anything too serious (the other clown larger and they have not successfully paired yet). There are also 2 yellow-tailed damsels in the tank (27 gallons) and no inverts that could possibly sting it (anemone, etc.).
Last night (Saturday) the clownfish appeared to have sorted things out and the larger one is no longer showing aggression.
Today I woke up and the spot is noticably larger (blue light photo). The snowflake is still swimming sideways but it does not appear to be gasping for air, it is eating, and can swim "normally" at times. I am not sure if the weird swimming is related to the spot at all, to be honest.
Is it possible this is a bite mark from the other clownfish or one of the damsels? Or am I looking at an possible infection? I am new to the hobby and looking for advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I introduced two clownfish at the same time (originally housed in two separate tanks at the LFS). This one is a snowflake, the other is a plain ocellaris. The snowflake has been hanging out at the top of the tank, swimming sideways since we got it.
Friday, I noticed a spot it's underside. It appears to be raised (white light photo). It has been a victim of mild aggression from the other clownfish but I haven't witnessed anything too serious (the other clown larger and they have not successfully paired yet). There are also 2 yellow-tailed damsels in the tank (27 gallons) and no inverts that could possibly sting it (anemone, etc.).
Last night (Saturday) the clownfish appeared to have sorted things out and the larger one is no longer showing aggression.
Today I woke up and the spot is noticably larger (blue light photo). The snowflake is still swimming sideways but it does not appear to be gasping for air, it is eating, and can swim "normally" at times. I am not sure if the weird swimming is related to the spot at all, to be honest.
Is it possible this is a bite mark from the other clownfish or one of the damsels? Or am I looking at an possible infection? I am new to the hobby and looking for advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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