Royal Gramma split fin

[Bfgjose]

Hello

I came home today to notice my Royal Grammas left fin is split. I've added a six line wrasse a couple of weeks ago but they all seem to get along. It was territorial the first night but chill since then. I also have two Clowns, 1 pajama cardinal and a yasha goby (I only see about every 3-4 days). Could this be ICH? Will it heal? I added a RBTA last week too. I have a UV light running and attached to return pump.

I have a 32g mixed reef biocube. Parameters are all good. Please advise...

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The fish seems a bit ragged but I don’t think disease but I don’t know much about that. #fis#fishmedicsut you have a lot a fish in that size tank.

 

[Bfgjose]

The fish seems a bit ragged but I don’t think disease but I don’t know much about that. #fis#fishmedicsut you have a lot a fish in that size tank.

You think 5 fish is too much? The wrasse and gramma are small collectively and the goby is non existent.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Sorry I counted 6 my bad math

 

[Sharkbait19]

Aggression damage sounds pretty likely. The white spots look to me like damaged fin rays.
A six line will be competing with a gramma for space in a tank that size, and the six line is far more aggressive and has better weaponry.
The clowns could also be a culprit.

 

[Bfgjose]

Aggression damage sounds pretty likely. The white spots look to me like damaged fin rays.
A six line will be competing with a gramma for space in a tank that size, and the six line is far more aggressive and has better weaponry.
The clowns could also be a culprit.

They both like to go in the same cave. Any advice on how to handle? New reefer here. TIA.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Really the only two options are to hope they figure things out or to separate. A 32 gallon really only leaves room for one of them, so separation will probably be what you have to do.
You can try isolating the wrasse in a breeder box for a few days and reorganize/add more territory but there’s no guarantees.

 

[Bfgjose]

That's unfortunate. I feel their is more than enough room with caves and crevices but i knew the wrasse can be a pill. Let's say theu work things out....will the grammas fin heal? Thanks again. Appreciate your response.

 

[Sharkbait19]

That should heal fine - fins regenerate very well so long as the damage doesn’t go to the base or bone.