Chromis with weird gash??

[noahreefer]

Hey guys not sure what to call this on my chromis. Is it an external injury that he could have gotten while diving into the rocks or is it something else???

 

[Big G]

Really hard to see anything in these pictures. Can you try some without the blues on?

 

[noahreefer]

Hopefully this is a better picture he seems really lethargic. He has scales missing on either side of him with a red mark

 

[3mm3]

Does it look like uronema?
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fish-disease-index-pictorial-guide.285708/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/uronema-marinum.247940/

 

[Kremis]

looks like uronema, I think that is somewhat common on chromis ?

 

[noahreefer]

looks like uronema, I think that is somewhat common on chromis ?

Yeah my chromis is developing a reddish color on the wound so that looks like it’s uronema. Thanks!

 

[Big G]

Sorry, but it does look like uronema. Once it is in the tank it is almost impossible to rid the tank without sterilizing the tank, due to the fact that uronema is a free living parasite that does not require fish to feed upon. This is a very difficult parasite to stop.
You could try treating the fish and the tank with an acriflavine product like Ruby Reef Rally. Mfg claims it to be reef safe.
Otherwise the fish would need to be treated in a QT with Metro, or CP, or copper.

 

[Humblefish]

^^ Probably uronema

 

[noahreefer]

Ok I will buy ruby reef rally. And the disease is normally not found in other fish besides chromis and clowns or did I read that wrong?

 

[Humblefish]

Ok I will buy ruby reef rally. And the disease is normally not found in other fish besides chromis and clowns or did I read that wrong?

Sometimes it is seen on anthias, butterflyfish & angels (photos below); but by far chromis seem to be most susceptible.

 

[noahreefer]

Update: the chromis with the disease passed away this morning.hoping that none of my other fish get it

 

[Big G]

Once the red spot shows up it’s very tough to save the fish. Need to place in meds as soon as the discoloration begins.

 

[noahreefer]

Once the red spot shows up it’s very tough to save the fish. Need to place in meds as soon as the discoloration begins.

Will do of any of the other fish show signs

Thanks