Need opinions on new chromis

[shocker8786]

Hello,

i just picked up 6 chromis from my lfs. Thought everything looked good but when I started acclimating the bag I was able to get a closer look and saw a red spot on one of them. I took a picture and sent it to the guy at the lfs. He thought it was an injury from a rock or another fish. But I’m worried it could be a disease or something I don’t want to bring into my tank. This is my first tank and I only have 2 clowns a goby and some corals so not much experience with identifying sick fish yet. Anyone concerned and think I shouldn’t introduce them to the tank?

 

[Isopod80]

@Jay Hemdal

 

[Isopod80]

@Jay Hemdal

The fish should really be quarantined before adding them to the tank regardless.

 

[shocker8786]

Yes planning to quarantine but not sure what I should due to make sure they’re healthy before I put them in the display beyond just monitoring. Should I medicate them and if so with what?

 

[vtecintegra]

Any red blemish on the sides of chromis has a high probability of being uronema. They are notorious for it. Usually by the time it shows it's too late. And it takes a lot of skill and experience to cure.

Hopefully that's not it, but I would not put them in a DT.

 

[Gtinnel]

I absolutely agree with them being chromis a red blemish could be uronema.

I would personally try to setup a quick qt assuming you don't already have one.

 

[mrpontiac80]

I’d worry about uronema also. From what I understand it’s one disease that you can not get out of the tank without complete tear down and disinfectant.

 

[Isopod80]

Your best bet is to return the fish to the lfs if possible. I'd mention the uronema. They might not take them back but it's worth a try. Even if they are willing to take them back without a refund, I'd still do it. Uronema could likely cost you more in loss and headache than those fish did.

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Hello,

i just picked up 6 chromis from my lfs. Thought everything looked good but when I started acclimating the bag I was able to get a closer look and saw a red spot on one of them. I took a picture and sent it to the guy at the lfs. He thought it was an injury from a rock or another fish. But I’m worried it could be a disease or something I don’t want to bring into my tank. This is my first tank and I only have 2 clowns a goby and some corals so not much experience with identifying sick fish yet. Anyone concerned and think I shouldn’t introduce them to the tank?

Could be Uronema, that is so often misidentified as an "injury" in green chromis. If you haven't seen it, here is an article I wrote on the topic:

Uronema / Red Band Disease - Hemdal

Red Band Syndrome in Marine Fishes: Caused by the Protozoan; Uronema sp. Jay Hemdal Introduction: This moderately common disease of certain species of marine fish is so often misdiagnosed that most aquarists apply incorrect treatment methods...

www.reef2reef.com

It isn't really treatable - once you see the lesions reach the surface, it is too late.

The good news is that Uronema normally feeds on bacteria, it is present in many aquariums, and never causes an issue. I see it in newly acquired green chromis, anthias and some wrasses. I also see it when fish are being run in hyposalinity.

As @Isopod80 said, the store should be contacted to see about taking it back. Even if it is from being hit by a net (doubtful) they should still be responsible for that, right?

Jay

 

[shocker8786]

Thanks everyone for the advice, I’m going to try and take him back. With the concern of uronema, would you quarantine the rest or take them all back since they have been in contact with the 1?

 

[Isopod80]

Thanks everyone for the advice, I’m going to try and take him back. With the concern of uronema, would you quarantine the rest or take them all back since they have been in contact with the 1?

I'd return them all. Not worth the risk. Like I said, I'd give them back for free if I had to.