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Sick fish

Hi please help

One fish store says white spot and the other says bacterial infection

What is it and how can I help my six lime wrasse

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Sick fish

Hi please help

One fish store says white spot and the other says bacterial infection

What is it and how can I help my six lime wrasse

Thanks IMG_3120.jpeg
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IMG_3118.jpeg
IMG_3115.jpeg


I don't see signs of ich or bacterial infection. I can see some possibly damaged scales. That can be from flukes or tankmate damage.

Here is a post I made about trying to visually diagnose diseases:


If you want to post a fish disease problem report, here are the instructions to do that:

 
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I don't see signs of ich or bacterial infection. I can see some possibly damaged scales. That can be from flukes or tankmate damage.

Here is a post I made about trying to visually diagnose diseases:


If you want to post a fish disease problem report, here are the instructions to do that:

Thank you for your help
I am new to saltwater so any help is appreciated
Does this picture below give a better indication of what it could be ? And would my main tank be at risk ? I currently have 2 clowns, yellow watchman and fire goby
 

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Thank you for your help
I am new to saltwater so any help is appreciated
Does this picture below give a better indication of what it could be ? And would my main tank be at risk ? I currently have 2 clowns, yellow watchman and fire goby

Sorry, no - I still can’t see any definitive signs of disease in the photo.
 

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And yes, if it is a disease the main tank is at risk if the wrasse is still in the tank. You should remove it from the main tank and treat it in a quarantine tank.
 

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