Help with oc clown sores

waterbox100.3aus · Oct 19, 2020

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 · Oct 19, 2020

@Jay Hemdal #reefsqaud

waterbox100.3aus · Oct 19, 2020

Jay Hemdal · Oct 19, 2020

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 · Oct 19, 2020

Hi jay,

Jay Hemdal said:
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.