Bacteria infection or fin rot?

[Irishman]

Looked up the picture disease index and the only thing I could find relative to this would be a bacteria infection, my other guess would be fin rot. Can someone point me in the right direction for what it is as well as what to treat it with. I am currently running a fish only tank with some inverts in a 180 gal. The fish I have are 3 Chromis, 1 Diamond Goby, 2 Frostbite Clownfish, 1 Fox Face and 1 Pinfairy wrasse

 

[Crabs McJones]

What are his tankmates? Looks like he's been fighting and got some battle wounds.

 

[Irishman]

What are his tankmates? Looks like he's been fighting and got some battle wounds.

The fish I have are 3 Chromis, 1 Diamond Goby, 2 Frostbite Clownfish, 1 Fox Face and 1 Pinfairy wrasse

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Looks more like injury to me. But photo isn't clear. Have you noticed aggression issue amongst the fish?

 

[Irishman]

Looks more like injury to me. But photo isn't clear. Have you noticed aggression issue amongst the fish?

I haven't noticed anything, they all seem to swim well together

 

[Big G]

For an injury/wound like that the most mild first treatment is methylene blue in a bath. Watch for redness or other discoloration at the wound site and surrounding.

Ruby Reef Rally is a very nice gentle treatment best administered in a bath and it has both some antiseptic and antibiotic qualities.

You may need antibiotics. Do you have some on hand?

Also boost the fish's immune system with Beta Glucan. Add it too the food: Food + Focus (binder) + Beta Glucan + a bit of RO water to your desired consistency. Below is an article on BG.

Methylene Blue

Methylene Blue What It Treats – Healing agent which treats ammonia burn, abrasions, cuts. Mild antiparasitic/antibacterial properties. Will possibly detoxify a fish that has been exposed to cyanide poisoning. Probably one of the best “first response” treatments for a sick fish. How To Treat –...

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Feature Article: Beta Glucan As A Biological Defense Modulator: Helping Fish To Help Themselves

Wouldn’t it be great if there were one thing that we could give any sick fish that could help it? Aquarists dream of a “magic bullet” that could be used as a treatment for a plethora of problems.

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Antibiotics

Antibiotic treatment What It Treats – Bacterial infections, which are oftentimes “secondary” to preexisting parasitic (and worm) infestations. How To Treat – Follow the directions on the label of whatever product you are using. Always use a broad spectrum antibiotic medication i.e. one that...

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