White patch or fungus on side of clownfish face

[Benji k]

So I got these 2 clownfish yesterday when I was acclimating them I noticed it but ther look really healthy ther swimming around together ther eating ther doing so well but I saw the like white patch or a fungus of some type on the side of the clownfish face I got photo but it’s not a good one ther loving so much I’ll try and get a better one all my parematers are fine I got them tested
Salinity 1.024
ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 15
Ph 8.1
The rest were fine to what do you think is on the side of his face it’s just a small patch and if it’s bad what should i treat it with thanks

 

[GBRsouth]

Hard to tell from the photo, but probably a fluke which can be treated with medication containing praziquantel. But you definitely need a better photo to get a proper id.

 

[Benji k]

Hard to tell from the photo, but probably a fluke which can be treated with medication containing praziquantel. But you definitely need a better photo to get a proper id.

Here’s a couple of better photos

 

[GBRsouth]

I can't be sure with blue lighting. Maybe @Jay Hemdal can help?

 

[nereefpat]

Fungal infections in saltwater would be really unlikely.

Could be a fluke or just some damage, based on pics. Try to get a clear pic in white light.

Any other symptoms ?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

First thing, since it showed up so quickly after you acquired it, you should let the dealer know. It either had an issue when you bought it, or it was injured when they caught it up.

Can you post a video under white light?

Jay

 

[Benji k]

First thing, since it showed up so quickly after you acquired it, you should let the dealer know. It either had an issue when you bought it, or it was injured when they caught it up.

Can you post a video under white light?

Jay

i saw it on the clown fish when aclimating so it defenetly came from were i brought it do you think it could be lymphocsis i can ask were i brought it from to check ther tank and see if they all had it and get a refund

 

[vetteguy53081]

i saw it on the clown fish when aclimating so it defenetly came from were i brought it do you think it could be lymphocsis i can ask were i brought it from to check ther tank and see if they all had it and get a refund

Take pictures and return the fish if at all possible. For replacement, assure fish breathing normal, free of imperfections, gets along with any tank mates and ask to see it eat

 

[Benji k]

Fungal infections in saltwater would be really unlikely.

Could be a fluke or just some damage, based on pics. Try to get a clear pic in white light.

Any other symptoms ?

it could be some bite marks because ther was some aggression in the tank i brought from but it also could be lymphocsis wich is caused from stress because they were new to the tanks from the fish shop and they were on them when aclimating so it was in the tank at the fish shop whatever it is

 

[Benji k]

Take pictures and return the fish if at all possible. For replacement, assure fish breathing normal, free of imperfections, gets along with any tank mates and ask to see it eat

ther doing perfectly fine its a shame to have to return them ther eating and swimming fine i think i know what they have its called lymphocystis

 

[vetteguy53081]

ther doing perfectly fine its a shame to have to return them ther eating and swimming fine i think i know what they have its called lymphocystis

Lympho is viral and this is far from lympho which looks like cauliflower and often located on fins rather than gill. This fish generally does not get flukes and may have stemmed from injury during netting

 

[Benji k]

Lympho is viral and this is far from lympho which looks like cauliflower and often located on fins rather than gill. This fish generally does not get flukes and may have stemmed from injury during netting

yeah ill call them and ask if ther is any in the tank with what mine has and if ther is should i return them and when can i get another pair.

 

[vetteguy53081]

yeah ill call them and ask if ther is any in the tank with what mine has and if ther is should i return them and when can i get another pair.

Probably best so you avoid infecting the tank with something foreign and consider doing a ruby Rally Pro bath for 60 mins with aeration to alleviate any possible issues prior to introduction

 

[Benji k]

Probably best so you avoid infecting the tank with something foreign and consider doing a ruby Rally Pro bath for 60 mins with aeration to alleviate any possible issues prior to introduction

i thought lympho usually goes on ther gills and isnt lympho cause from stress it wouldve been stress full for them moving from 2 tanks in 1 day

 

[vetteguy53081]

i thought lympho usually goes on ther gills and isnt lympho cause from stress it wouldve been stress full for them moving from 2 tanks in 1 day

Lympho is often due to poor water quality and/or diet and gills will be flukes or mucus

 

[Jay Hemdal]

i saw it on the clown fish when aclimating so it defenetly came from were i brought it do you think it could be lymphocsis i can ask were i brought it from to check ther tank and see if they all had it and get a refund

That doesn’t look like Lymphocystis. I’m not sure the store will give you a refund, but they might replace the fish for you.