Is something wrong with my dotty back?

[chocolate_starfish]

Hello everyone! I noticed yesterday some discolored spots on the right side of my orchid dotty back and am wondering if I should be concerned. It is in a tank with 1 clown, 1 watchman goby and a pistol shrimp. It likes to pick on the pistol shrimp sometimes so I’m curious if that’s it… it’s still active and eating normal. There is a decent size spot near it’s tail then a couple small ones near the dorsal fin closer to its head. Thank you!

 

[twentyleagues]

Hello everyone! I noticed yesterday some discolored spots on the right side of my orchid dotty back and am wondering if I should be concerned. It is in a tank with 1 clown, 1 watchman goby and a pistol shrimp. It likes to pick on the pistol shrimp sometimes so I’m curious if that’s it… it’s still active and eating normal. There is a decent size spot near it’s tail then a couple small ones near the dorsal fin closer to its head. Thank you!

looks like damage. Something beating it up?

 

[chocolate_starfish]

looks like damage. Something beating it up?

I’ve never noticed aggression from my clown… maybe the pistol shrimp? Seems like the dottyback thinks it’s fun to go after it.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello everyone! I noticed yesterday some discolored spots on the right side of my orchid dotty back and am wondering if I should be concerned. It is in a tank with 1 clown, 1 watchman goby and a pistol shrimp. It likes to pick on the pistol shrimp sometimes so I’m curious if that’s it… it’s still active and eating normal. There is a decent size spot near it’s tail then a couple small ones near the dorsal fin closer to its head. Thank you!

The rough skin suggests aggression or injury from diving into rocs which they often do. As for aggression, fish are often on their best behavior in your presence, The next time you go to feed, set your cell phone on video mode for about 30 mins and drop a little food and walk away - YOU MUST walk away as they know youre there. Often the aggressor is a bully at feeding time. Review the video and see who it may be

 

[chocolate_starfish]

The rough skin suggests aggression or injury from diving into rocs which they often do. As for aggression, fish are often on their best behavior in your presence, The next time you go to feed, set your cell phone on video mode for about 30 mins and drop a little food and walk away - YOU MUST walk away as they know youre there. Often the aggressor is a bully at feeding time. Review the video and see who it may be

Great suggestion! I’ll try it tonight. Thank you