Fin Damage?

• Feb 6, 2011

• #1

Dannzig

Reefing newb

I have 2 Black-Tailed Dascyllus that appear to have some damage to their dorsal fins. I do not have any other fish with anything like it. I have 6 Blue / Green Chromies, 3 Blue Damsels, 2 Lemon Damselfish, 13 hermit crabs, & 6 snails, 1 Cleaner Shrimp, and 3 Peppermint shrimp. All seem to be doing well except these 2 Black-Tailed Dascyllus. It also looks like just the Dorsal fins. Any Ideas out there?

 

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• Feb 6, 2011

• #2

little_fish

Reef pro

It looks like something is growing on there, like a fungus maybe? Fin rot or something similar.

Are they stressed out from being the lowest guys on the totem pole, they are in with a pretty rough crowd.

I would make sure that they are eating, and eating a high quality diet. Hopefully they can beat it on their own.

 

• Feb 8, 2011

• #3

cthegame

Reef enthusiast

+1 hannah. My guess is that they are getting beaten the hell out of by the blue damsels.

 

• Feb 8, 2011

• #4

Dannzig

Reefing newb

Thanks for the replies. I am going to set up a QT today and get them out of there for a while. I will also make sure they have a good antibiotic in there. I am contemplating putting in a divider in the 10 gallon QT that I have to keep them separated, Any thoughts on this?

 

• Feb 8, 2011

• #5

little_fish

Reef pro

It might be a good idea so they dont pick on each other.

Also make sure you read and follow the antibiotic directions carefully! Some can cause more harm then good.

 

• Feb 17, 2011

• #6

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raggedreef

Reefing newb

I have a four stripe that has the exact same thing, been trying to figure it out for like two weeks now. He seems really healthy and eats well so I am pretty much just going to let him try to fight it on his own. Mine isn't getting picked on. He is the bully in my tank. I think it is some sort of fungus.

 

• Feb 17, 2011

• #7

little_fish

Reef pro

If he is eating normally, then its best to just let them fight it on their own. Sometimes the stress of moving them to a QT tank and treating can be worse than the actual sickness.