Id please my fish has a spot

[JimSWreef]

Hi thanks for taking the time to help.

Below, my fish has a black looking spot between this belly fins and side fins. Any idea what this may be?

Thanks

 

[scardall]

Might be a parasite. Hard to tell from pic. A close up of the spot would make it easier. Google Fish parasites. You may get lucky.

 

[4FordFamily]

I don't know, it looks awfully large to be a parasite. It may just be healing damage. That's a strange spot to see "black ich" (and have it be the only spot) nor does it look like black ich or a parasite to me anyway.

[HASHTAG]#humblefish[/HASHTAG] is the disease ID OG heavyweight around here. Let's see what he thinks

I wouldn't worry too much from what little I can tell but again I'm not an expert.

It would help to know how long you've had him, his other tank mates, and what new additions you've had in the last 30 days or so.

 

[JimSWreef]

I don't know, it looks awfully large to be a parasite. It may just be healing damage. That's a strange spot to see "black ich" (and have it be the only spot) nor does it look like black ich or a parasite to me anyway.

[HASHTAG]#humblefish[/HASHTAG] is the disease ID OG heavyweight around here. Let's see what he thinks

I wouldn't worry too much from what little I can tell but again I'm not an expert.

It would help to know how long you've had him, his other tank mates, and what new additions you've had in the last 30 days or so.

Thank you! Ya I am TDY in the army and luckily my wife spotted it. So I am trying to treat this across the country. Any help I can get is greatly appreciated.

 

[JimSWreef]

I have had him about 4 months.

Tank consist of:
1 long tentacle anemone ( his best friend)
1 blood red shrimp
1 cleaner shrimp
3 Astraea snails
7 nessarius snails
1 Xenia coral
1 emerald crab

All were added over 4 months ago.

No new additions.

 

[4FordFamily]

That makes me suspect parasites even less, hopefully you can get more than one opinion though. It's been awhile since I have kept clarkii clowns

 

[4FordFamily]

Oh, and thank you for your service.

 

[JimSWreef]

Thank you, ya I have been trying to be patient adding life to my tank. And this is the first issue I've seen, so I am hoping whatever it may be we can help it fast.

 

[143MPCo]

That makes me suspect parasites even less, hopefully you can get more than one opinion though. It's been awhile since I have kept clarkii clowns

+1... seems like it might have just scrapped on a rock, and its healing up but, @Humblefish is the expert in the arena.

 

[JimSWreef]

Thanks 143mpco. I really hope that's the case. His personality hasn't changed at all and doesn't seem sick, so I am hoping your guess is correct lol.

 

[143MPCo]

@JimSWreef, what's your MOS bro?

 

[JimSWreef]

I am a 154f. Ch47f pilot

 

[JimSWreef]

I was one of the OH-58d pilots who lost their jobs with the divestiture of the Kiowa. So I transitioned to chinooks.

 

[143MPCo]

I am a 154f. Ch47f pilot

Excellent, thank you for your service!

 

[JimSWreef]

Sounds like you are a soldier yourself? 143MP. Where is that out of? And thank you for yours.

 

[143MPCo]

chinooks

We sub'd the "c" and "n" for "s" and "t" after two left us stranded during routine training exercises... lol

 

[143MPCo]

Sounds like you are a soldier yourself? 143MP. Where is that out of? And thank you for yours.

My old company attached to the 92nd MP Co out of Panama...

 

[Humblefish]

+1... seems like it might have just scrapped on a rock, and its healing up

^^This would be my guess as well. It looks too large to be a parasite or worm, such as black ich. I would just monitor closely and update this thread if his condition worsens. One thing your wife can do is start soaking his food in vitamin supplements (ex: Selcon, Zoecon, Vita-chem) to expedite the healing process. It would be unusual for a clownfish to get an infection due to their incredibly thick mucous coat, but one never knows.

Btw, THANK YOU for your service!

 

[JimSWreef]

My old company attached to the 92nd MP Co out of Panama...

Oh cool, that sounds like an awesome place to be! I am stationed in alaska.

 

[JimSWreef]

^^This would be my guess as well. It looks too large to be a parasite or worm, such as black ich. I would just monitor closely and update this thread if his condition worsens. One thing your wife can do is start soaking his food in vitamin supplements (ex: Selcon, Zoecon, Vita-chem) to expedite the healing process. It would be unusual for a clownfish to get an infection due to their incredibly thick mucous coat, but one never knows.

Btw, THANK YOU for your service!

Thanks humble! Ill have her keep an eye on it.