Marks on Copperband Butterfly

[Jason mack]

@Humblefish
@melypr1985
Hi , ive recently noticed these red marks on my CB its only on one Side , could this be a bacterial infection .. ive been battling dinoflagellates for a couple of months now .. could this be the cause , also what treatment would you recommend ..
Thanks
Mack

 

[Jason mack]

I think he keeps twitching his head , not often just somes , he’s still eating normal , but does seem a little subdued! He’s been hiding a lot more today

 

[Humblefish]

I think he keeps twitching his head , not often just somes , he’s still eating normal , but does seem a little subdued! He’s been hiding a lot more today

Head twitching is normal for a CBB - it's a feeding response.

How long have you had him? Was he QTd? Any stinging corals/nems in your tank which might have stung him? Any aggressive fish?

 

[Jason mack]

Head twitching is normal for a CBB - it's a feeding response.

How long have you had him? Was he QTd? Any stinging corals/nems in your tank which might have stung him? Any aggressive fish?

I got him off a private dealer .. had him a couple of months now .. the previous owner had had him 4-5 months or so .. he eats fine right in there with all the others ..i have now 2 anamones bubble tips and just sold my magnifica on friday .. no other agressive fish ..
My fish list is
1x mandarin
6x blue chromis
2x clown
1x yellow watchman goby
1x flame angel
1x sandhopper
1x yellow-eyed cole tang (acquired yesterday )

It’s a 90g system 120cmx50cmx60cm

 

[Humblefish]

An infection is possible, but IME a dangerous gram negative variant should have shown up long before now.

My advice is to watch & wait, see if it gets better or worse. Soaking his food with vitamins will help boost the immune system: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/vitamins-herbal-remedies.304287/

 

[Jason mack]

An infection is possible, but IME a dangerous gram negative variant should have shown up long before now.

My advice is to watch & wait, see if it gets better or worse. Soaking his food with vitamins will help boost the immune system: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/vitamins-herbal-remedies.304287/

Ok thanks for the advice and info @Humblefish

 

[4FordFamily]

Could be a minor injury. Just keep an eye on it for now!

Is it eating? I second that the twitching is normal for CBB