Royal gramma discoloration

Ramon reef

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 10, 2025
Messages
46
Reaction score
12
Location
canada
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hi everyone,

I'm trying out a royal gramma for the second time. My first attempt only lasted 1 night (ich) :(

The gramma has been in qt tank for 9 days with copper power at 2.35.

In the past few days I noticed a discoloration on one side of his tail.

He has been eating really well and swimming in the open. Although he does like his abs pipe to sleep in.

I was wondering if someone can tell me if I should be worried?

20250802_083230.jpg 20250802_083303.jpg 20250802_083522.jpg 20250802_083323.jpg
 

Jay Hemdal

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 31, 2020
Messages
37,586
Reaction score
37,386
Location
Dundee, MI
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hi everyone,

I'm trying out a royal gramma for the second time. My first attempt only lasted 1 night (ich) :(

The gramma has been in qt tank for 9 days with copper power at 2.35.

In the past few days I noticed a discoloration on one side of his tail.

He has been eating really well and swimming in the open. Although he does like his abs pipe to sleep in.

I was wondering if someone can tell me if I should be worried?

20250802_083230.jpg 20250802_083303.jpg 20250802_083522.jpg 20250802_083323.jpg

Tough to see, but it seems to be a large area. The fish can still swim well?
My first thought is an injury, but that looks too large for the fire fish to have caused this, but maybe?

I don’t see anything immediately treatable. Are you planning to treat for flukes after the copper?
 
OP
OP
R

Ramon reef

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 10, 2025
Messages
46
Reaction score
12
Location
canada
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Tough to see, but it seems to be a large area. The fish can still swim well?
My first thought is an injury, but that looks too large for the fire fish to have caused this, but maybe?

I don’t see anything immediately treatable. Are you planning to treat for flukes after the copper?
Yes, prazipro, and yes swimming well.
 
OP
OP
R

Ramon reef

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 10, 2025
Messages
46
Reaction score
12
Location
canada
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Tough to see, but it seems to be a large area. The fish can still swim well?
My first thought is an injury, but that looks too large for the fire fish to have caused this, but maybe?

I don’t see anything immediately treatable. Are you planning to treat for flukes after the copper?
I was able to get a clear picture
Screenshot_20250802_132654_Gallery.jpg
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT AMOUNT OF LIVE ROCK AND SAND SHOULD BE PRIORITIZED FOR OPTIMAL BIODIVERSITY/FILTRATION?

  • 100% live rock + bagged sand

    Votes: 38 27.1%
  • 100% dry rock + 100% live sand

    Votes: 47 33.6%
  • 50/50 live/dry rock, 50/50 live/bagged sand

    Votes: 31 22.1%
  • 75% live rock, 25% live sand

    Votes: 14 10.0%
  • 25% live rock, 75% live sand

    Votes: 10 7.1%
Back
Top