Help with oc clown sores

[waterbox100.3aus]

So my nem split, and went walk abouts then my pair of clowns decided to host in my torches being stressed out. Can anyone help id what’s going on with her. I gather the torch is stinging and they are nuzzling to the stoney coral. It’s not looking good so far

 

[fishguy242]

@Jay Hemdal #reefsqaud

 

[waterbox100.3aus]

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

The lesions by the anal fin don't look like a typical coral sting to me, and it isn't in the common location (face). Additionally, the clown seems to be holding its fins clamped a bit. How long have you had the fish, is it still eating? If this did begin with the coral stings, the areas seem infected to me, but you would be in a better position to judge, as that can be difficult to see from photos. If you had the ability to move the fish to a treatment tank it would get them away from the corals and give you the ability to treat with a broad spectrum, gram negative antibiotic.

Jay

 

[waterbox100.3aus]

Hi jay,

The lesions by the anal fin don't look like a typical coral sting to me, and it isn't in the common location (face). Additionally, the clown seems to be holding its fins clamped a bit. How long have you had the fish, is it still eating? If this did begin with the coral stings, the areas seem infected to me, but you would be in a better position to judge, as that can be difficult to see from photos. If you had the ability to move the fish to a treatment tank it would get them away from the corals and give you the ability to treat with a broad spectrum, gram negative antibiotic.

Jay

first off thank you for you advice, I have had the fish since the tank started around end of July. He is still eating at the moment. I unfortunately don’t have a QT.

another theory I have is the torch location is fairly exposed and gets a bit of current. Is it possible they aren’t being able to sleep properly at night ? , as opposed to being nestled in to the Nem previously. I do have the flow turned lower at night but not sure if it’s enough for them to sleep properly.

 

[waterbox100.3aus]