Got this guy a little less than two weeks ago. I ordered two. One came in almost dead and died within a few hours (DOA only guarantees suck). This one came in looking lively at least but with a bacterial infection near its dorsal fin and some damage to the mouth. The bacterial infection was taken care of with Kanaplex. Unfortunately, the upper jaw could not be saved and actually fell off. I assumed it would soon die but it started eating live brine. After the first 5-6 days it started taking PE mysis. I think the hole will be in the dorsal fin permanently. The infection ate away some tissue and a couple of the bones of the dorsal fin actually fell off. Infection seems to be cleared up at this point though. I’m not sure how long it can last like this since it likely can’t catch pods but for now it is really fat and being fed 6-8 times a day.
This is a new tank so it doesn’t look great yet but my goal is to eventually have 3 Potter’s and I’ll be adding my Choati soon. I’m just nervous to change anything with the Choati that I have in my 90g since it’s doing so well in there.