White spot on mandarin

[sheeb]

Does anyone know what this is? White spot on mandarin. Near its tail

 

[vetteguy53081]

Does anyone know what this is? White spot on mandarin. Near its tail

Assure its not sand as they have a good slime coat that would grab a sand grain or two. Other would be lymphocystis which is viral and often do to poor water quality, diet or both. Mandarin does look a little thin

 

[JAC-]

I'm not sure I see what you are referring to, could you try again with more bright white light in the photo?

Mandarin's usually have a super thick slime coat and are the last to see parasites in my experience so I wouldn't over react. Are you seeing any other spots on any other fish?

 

[sheeb]

I'm not sure I see what you are referring to, could you try again with more bright white light in the photo?

Mandarin's usually have a super thick slime coat and are the last to see parasites in my experience so I wouldn't over react. Are you seeing any other spots on any other fish?

Turns out it was sand! And yeah I’ll shoot you another pic later on!

 

[sheeb]

Assure its not sand as they have a good slime coat that would grab a sand grain or two. Other would be lymphocystis which is viral and often do to poor water quality, diet or both. Mandarin does look a little thin

Was sand! And yeah in that pic it does look skinny a bit but he’s healthy! Always see him eating pods and eats frozen too

 

[JAC-]

Glad to hear it my friend. Happy reefing!