clown fish with strange white spot. need help

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases' started by nanonooners, Jun 12, 2011.

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  1. nanonooners

    nanonooners Astrea Snail

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    Just bought this clown fish today. It is my very first saltwater fish and is the only fish in my 20 gallon tank. First thing I noticed after introducing him into my tank was this white spot by its gill (what are the odds?). The spot, if I am to try and describe it, is more like a fungus type thing. Meaning it is not a flat random white spot...it looks as if it is attached to the fish.

    I attached a picture, the spot I am talking about is hard to see since the fish wont stay still for a nice picture... but it is just below its eye and before its first white stripe.

    anyone know what this is / how to cure it?

    This is my first saltwater tank and I am rather annoyed my first fish might be sick!
     

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