Checkitout
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My cleaner wrasse has a hole or something on top of him. Its like his skin has been ripped off. Help with any suggestions.
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Does it look like a bite mark?
Any pictures?
Any pictures?
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Yes it looks like a bite mark but I really dont have any aggresive fish now. I dont have any ictures right now I'll try to get some later on.
Did it happen "overnight", or has it developed over time?
What other fish is it in with?
What other fish is it in with?
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It happened sometime on sunday. I have a clownfish, copperband, pink spotted watchman goby (which can be aggresive towards everything), and algae blenny.
I woudn't put it past any of those fish to take a chunk... it's a fish eat fish world out there, and there's no such thing as a "peaceful community tank". Some more than others, but there's always territories and some bickering.
Of course, it could've got itself stuck in a rock or something like that... will wait for pic
Of course, it could've got itself stuck in a rock or something like that... will wait for pic
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Will this heal up over time or do I need to try to treat him for it with something?
We need to identify what it is first. If it's simply a bite, it will heal, if it's bacterial related, you'll likely want to treat. Even if it is a bite it might be necessary to treat as mentioned by 'Scaper open wounds can lead to infections (just like on us).
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If it is bacterial related would it spread to other fish?
I really highly doubt it was (initially) brought on by a bacteria, as it happened so fast. If it becomes infected it will have a hard time spreading assuming your other fish are healthy.
