Lymphocytis?

[aaden]

I have two clown fish that I got around 2 weeks ago they eat and act perfect but they have white fuzzy growths appearing and I’m wondering what I should do for them

 

[MnFish1]

Hm. I have seen lymphocystis on the body - but normally it's a large 'bump' on the end of a fin. Can you post some better pictures? Otherwise - I would wonder about stings (anything in your tank?) - or shipping issues

 

[aaden]

Hm. I have seen lymphocystis on the body - but normally it's a large 'bump' on the end of a fin. Can you post some better pictures? Otherwise - I would wonder about stings (anything in your tank?) - or shipping issues

These are the only fish in the tank and 6 hermits. The only has it on it right fin and the other has 3-4 spots

 

[MnFish1]

These are the only fish in the tank and 6 hermits. The only has it on it right fin and the other has 3-4 spots

OK - unfortunately - I cannot see the picture with my browser - for some reason. Its the 3-4 spots that I wonder about - it is not a parasite - however, it could be stings if you have an anemone, etc - or fighting between the 2 fish

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have two clown fish that I got around 2 weeks ago they eat and act perfect but they have white fuzzy growths appearing and I’m wondering what I should do for them

Please post pics under white light intensity. The location is not in alignment with lympho but better lighting will amount to better assessment

 

[aaden]

OK - unfortunately - I cannot see the picture with my browser - for some reason. Its the 3-4 spots that I wonder about - it is not a parasite - however, it could be stings if you have an anemone, etc - or fighting between the 2 fish

Nothing in the tank with them the spots just showed up like 2 days ago

 

[MnFish1]

IMHO its lymphocystis or something similar

 

[aaden]

IMHO its lymphocystis or something similar

Yes what do you think I should do?

 

[MnFish1]

Yes what do you think I should do?

There is nothing to do but watch - its self healing - unless it looks like wounds are becoming infected

 

[vetteguy53081]

Nothing in the tank with them the spots just showed up like 2 days ago

Appears to be bacterial tufts or lesions and often associated with newer tanks and/or water quality issues. Again, size and location while i see some on fins disqualifies a viral issue.
Assure good water quality and while you can add ruby rally pro to the tank, it is best if fish treated in separate tank with Seachem Neoplex, otherwise Kanaplex.

 

[MnFish1]

Appears to be bacterial tufts or lesions and often associated with newer tanks and/or water quality issues. Again, size and location while i see some on fins disqualifies a viral issue.
Assure good water quality and while you can add ruby rally pro to the tank, it is best if fish treated in separate tank with Seachem Neoplex, otherwise Kanaplex.

From the university of Florida.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Lymphocystis is fairly rare in clownfish, and also pretty rare on the fish's body itself. However, the one clown in the video does seem to have lymphocystis on the edge of its side fin.

Jay