Sick fish

[notafishexpert1]

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

 

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@Jay Hemdal

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

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

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:

Self-Diagnosis of Common Marine Fish Diseases

Self-Diagnosis of Common Marine Fish Diseases Jay Hemdal, c. 2025 Misdiagnosing fish diseases often leads to ineffective treatments, which can result in the loss of fish. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for successful treatment. While the Fish Medics at Reef2Reef are trained to...

www.reef2reef.com

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

HIGH - Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Stickies

My Current QT Process Ratios for Dosing Copper Power Uronema - Eradicate or Ignore? Hybrid TTM to treat all parasites! PSA: PRIME safe to use with COPPER POWER Medications to keep on hand Fallow periods: Going Fishless Difficult Fish to QT guide Ich eradication vs. Ich...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[notafishexpert1]

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:

Self-Diagnosis of Common Marine Fish Diseases

Self-Diagnosis of Common Marine Fish Diseases Jay Hemdal, c. 2025 Misdiagnosing fish diseases often leads to ineffective treatments, which can result in the loss of fish. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for successful treatment. While the Fish Medics at Reef2Reef are trained to...

www.reef2reef.com

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

HIGH - Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Stickies

My Current QT Process Ratios for Dosing Copper Power Uronema - Eradicate or Ignore? Hybrid TTM to treat all parasites! PSA: PRIME safe to use with COPPER POWER Medications to keep on hand Fallow periods: Going Fishless Difficult Fish to QT guide Ich eradication vs. Ich...

www.reef2reef.com

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

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

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.

 

[Michael71]

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.