NotGumbelWV Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Looks like several folks are having health issues with their clowns recently! On Sun I brought home this naked clown after having been in dealer's QT tank for a week, and having no issues. Right now it looks like he has a white lower lip and that it is protruding slightly: (Sorry for poor photo skills -- he's not much for holding still either!) It could just be my perception, with different lighting (70w MH vs 80w PC) highlighting something differently. Appetite is fantastic, and the fish is very active. There are no white spots (like grains of salt or otherwise) on his body. Ideas? I can get a QT tank together in the next day if needed. Link to comment
Six Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 doesnt look infectious. could just be from rubbing in the bag or in the dealers tank. i think vigilance and a healthy diet will be all you need. sounds like youre already vigilant... Link to comment
reefpeace Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hard to tell exactly from the picture but it looks like I had the same problem with a Maroon clown I once had. Someone ID's this likely as "lymphocystis" and it came and went with no treatment. the fish seemed happy all the time and ate and behaved normally so I did not panic too much. Here is the thread... http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...4&hl=maroon Link to comment
NotGumbelWV Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hard to tell exactly from the picture but it looks like I had the same problem with a Maroon clown I once had. Someone ID's this likely as "lymphocystis" and it came and went with no treatment. the fish seemed happy all the time and ate and behaved normally so I did not panic too much. Here is the thread... http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...4&hl=maroon Good thread, thanks! doesnt look infectious. could just be from rubbing in the bag or in the dealers tank. i think vigilance and a healthy diet will be all you need. sounds like youre already vigilant... Trying to balance being vigilant with being mental I did notice yesterday that he's finally swimming a little more calmly instead of zipping back and forth across the tank repeatedly. Perhaps that behavior & the white spot are just stress related from being in a new tank? Going to get some garlic extract today for his food, just in case. UPDATE: He's begun hosting with a powerhead, so that may be less stress and a "cure" for him. Thanks much for the replies! Link to comment
Six Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 sounds like it was all stress induced! good to hear hes acting more normal. great job helping him out! Link to comment
NotGumbelWV Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 He looks spot-free now, and is happy as can be. Crushed garlic was added to his food. He continues in a misunderstood relationship with a Minijet 404 also LOL Thanks to Six and Reefpeace for your guidance! Link to comment
reefpeace Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Glad to hear the good news NotGumbelWV. My clowns like my magnet cleaner... Link to comment
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