Red blotch on clownfish??
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Any recent additions to the tank?
Could be an injury, bacterial infection, possibly Uronema.
Could be an injury, bacterial infection, possibly Uronema.
No new additions, I have a feeling it could be from an accidental nip from another fish while I was feeding.. I have a larger female clown and a royal gramma, they act like they haven’t seen food for days and go kind of wild, sometimes run into each other/aim for the same piece of food. Is this possible? It looks almost internal
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An injury is very likely then. I would just keep an eye on it for a few days. If it worsens you may need to treat. If the spot starts looking better I would just leave it be.
Yeah, I just fed them some fish eggs for the first time and they went absolutely nuts. I’m hoping it’s not something serious.. on the topic of bacterial infections, is there a product you would recommend?
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I use several different concoctions. None of which are reef safe. They have to be used in QT.
Nitrofuracin Green is my go to. Covers super wide range of both gram negative and positive infections.
More widely available is the "trifecta". Kanaplex, Metroplex, and Furan-2.
Either would be suitable in this situation if it is something more than a bruise (which I wouldn't say it is at this point). Continue to monitor and update us!
Nitrofuracin Green is my go to. Covers super wide range of both gram negative and positive infections.
More widely available is the "trifecta". Kanaplex, Metroplex, and Furan-2.
Either would be suitable in this situation if it is something more than a bruise (which I wouldn't say it is at this point). Continue to monitor and update us!
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Most coral and inverts will not handle Antibiotics.
Yes the water could be where the infection comes from. A healthy fish with a strong immune system typically can handle the bacteria on it's own. The antibiotics can be a necessary aid, although the fish still fights off the bacteria on it's own.
Bacteria good and bad can be present in a system.
typically you’ll need to treat in QT as some meds can damage your bio-filter, be absorbed by live rock, kill inverts, etc. bacterial infections start from germs and pathogens just like on humans with injuries.
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