I can’t tell if my clownfish has fin rot

[DarwinF64]

Hi, I just bought a clownfish two hours ago from petco and recently put him in my tank. When I got him into the tank I noticed that his fins looked a little deteriorated. At petco he was in a larger tank with 2 other clownfish and a cleaner shrimp. I was wondering if someone knew what is wrong with him and what I can do to help. (Also my tank is fully cycled and I used the fish less method)

 

[DarwinF64]

Here are so more photos (sorry he is shy)

 

[Miketc17]

Definitely fin rot. How's he doing?

 

[j.falk]

I would take that back for a refund while you still can. That tail is almost non-existent.

 

[NaturalGothic]

If you don’t want to return the fish, add API’s melafix. It’ll help treat any bacterial wounds and encourage fin regrowth. Bonus: it’s all natural and won’t hurt inverts or corals.

 

[j.falk]

Is that a freshwater clam shell in your tank?

 

[Miketc17]

If you don’t want to return the fish, add API’s melafix. It’ll help treat any bacterial wounds and encourage fin regrowth. Bonus: it’s all natural and won’t hurt inverts or corals.

Cool. Good to know. I'm currently going through the same with a ORA Black Ice Clown from petco. I started kanaplex 48 hours ago. I'm thinking of just returning it at this point. It hasn't eaten since I got it (7 days).

 

[j.falk]

Cool. Good to know. I'm currently going through the same with a ORA Black Ice Clown from petco. I started kanaplex 48 hours ago. I'm thinking of just returning it at this point. It hasn't eaten since I got it (7 days).

Have you tried soaking your food in water with minced garlic? I've had to do that when one of my clowns stopped eating for awhile.

 

[vetteguy53081]

This is no doubt aggression from getting beat on. Fin rot as below is very distinct. Shame on Petco !!! As long as fish is eating and healthy otherwise, it will repair itself

Finrot:

Aggression:

 

[NaturalGothic]

Cool. Good to know. I'm currently going through the same with a ORA Black Ice Clown from petco. I started kanaplex 48 hours ago. I'm thinking of just returning it at this point. It hasn't eaten since I got it (7 days).

You can also add aquarium salt to help trigger regrowth. And yes, AQ salt will work in saltwater tanks.

 

[Glass Algae]

Petco strikes again

 

[Zagecko]

Here are so more photos (sorry he is shy)

That fish gonna die, return it immediately

 

[Miketc17]

Have you tried soaking your food in water with minced garlic? I've had to do that when one of my clowns stopped eating for awhile.

Yeah I’ve tried that with pellets and frozen