What the heck is this?

Discussion in 'Diseases' started by pgreef, Sep 19, 2009.

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  1. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I noticed today that my ocellaris has some kind of lesion on it. Seems to be doing well despite how bad it looks. Right after I noticed this on my clown this morning I saw a different mark on my Hepatus Tang. I'm not sure if they're related so I included both in the same thread.

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    And now for the Hepatus. Smaller and harder to see but it has a round circle right underneath its smaller black stripe.
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    I'd appreciate any inputs on what these are and what, if anything, should be done about it.

    Thanks.
     
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Looks like abrasions. Are they still eating?
     
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  4. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    yea looks as if they got in a fight...
     
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  5. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Yeah. They're eating fine. If the good side is turned away you would never know there was a problem.
     
  6. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Definitely sounds like abrasions then. Get some garlic and vitamins in there diet if you dont already and they should heal up in no time.
     
  7. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Thanks. I'll keep an eye on it.