Is this from aggression?

[liongolfer]

I have my fish in copper qt because of an ich breakout that started a while ago. The tank DT is fallow and no signs of ich in the qt tank but today my possum wrasse looks super beat up….. do you all think this is a disease or more likely aggression from another fish? They seem to be getting territorial since it’s a much smaller tank for the qt

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have my fish in copper qt because of an ich breakout that started a while ago. The tank DT is fallow and no signs of ich in the qt tank but today my possum wrasse looks super beat up….. do you all think this is a disease or more likely aggression from another fish? They seem to be getting territorial since it’s a much smaller tank for the qt

While it can be, can also be bacterial or mechanical injury from rocks. Transfer to quarantine setting and treat with Seachem Neoplex and add air stone. Is fish breathing normal or Labored?

 

[liongolfer]

I have my fish in copper qt because of an ich breakout that started a while ago. The tank DT is fallow and no signs of ich in the qt tank but today my possum wrasse looks super beat up….. do you all think this is a disease or more likely aggression from another fish? They seem to be getting territorial since it’s a much smaller tank for the qt

While it can be, can also be bacterial or mechanical injury from rocks. Transfer to quarantine setting and treat with Seachem Neoplex and add air stone. Is fish breathing normal or Labored?

It’s been in a qt with copper power for 14 days… all the other fish are doing great which is why i thought maybe it’s being bullied…. Its breathing ok ish its just really beat up all a sudden

 

[vetteguy53081]

It’s been in a qt with copper power for 14 days… all the other fish are doing great which is why i thought maybe it’s being bullied…. Its breathing ok ish its just really beat up all a sudden

Quarantine and treat for best chance of survival

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

It’s been in a qt with copper power for 14 days… all the other fish are doing great which is why i thought maybe it’s being bullied…. Its breathing ok ish its just really beat up all a sudden

Is it still eating?

It could be from tankmate aggression, but it could also be from a secondary bacterial infection if the case of ich was severe.