Black bruise like spot on clownfish

[xiaoyuliang]

Anyone know what this black bruise-like spot is on my clownfish?
Could it be stung from coral or an infection. It's been hosting this duncan for a while tho

 

[xiaoyuliang]

Opps load the same photo

 

[tinyfellows]

It’s probably from brushing up against a coral mine get them when they attempt to be hosted by one of my corals. But I’m far from an expert so take my advice with a grain of salt

 

[vetteguy53081]

Anyone know what this black bruise-like spot is on my clownfish?
Could it be stung from coral or an infection. It's been hosting this duncan for a while tho

This can be a bruise or sting and whichever it is should heal on its own. Provide good water quality and diet and keep an eye on it. Should be fading opposed to getting darker or infected

 

[xiaoyuliang]

Thanks! I'll keep an eye on it and update here!

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Anyone know what this black bruise-like spot is on my clownfish?
Could it be stung from coral or an infection. It's been hosting this duncan for a while tho

Tough to see, but it may be the same thing that I started a thread on:

Clownfish bruising/lesion?

All, Over the past two years or so, I've come across dozens of cases on the fish disease forum here of an issue with clownfish that we have not been able to identify. I've never seen it on any clownfish I've had myself, but the issue seems most common on designer clowns, which I don't work...

www.reef2reef.com

I still haven't found a cause, but it usually goes away on its own.

Jay