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:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/self-diagnosis-of-common-marine-fish-diseases.1141555/
If you want to post a fish disease problem report, here are the instructions to do that:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fish-disease-treatment-and-diagnosis-stickies.744123/

 

[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:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/self-diagnosis-of-common-marine-fish-diseases.1141555/
If you want to post a fish disease problem report, here are the instructions to do that:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fish-disease-treatment-and-diagnosis-stickies.744123/

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.