Reef Discussion

[Bruce449]

He had a small mark on his face when l got him
And two weeks later its much worse. From the
Side it is raised off his face. Would melafix work?
Help!

 

[chimaera]

Hmm not sure, sorry. Had a look through this page but couldn't really see anything similar:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/clnfshdisart.htm

Is the fish struggling with breathing/swimming?

 

[MagicJ]

Melafix is a mild anitbiotic for treating bacterial infections - whilst I am not sure what the problem is with your fish, it doesn't look bacterial to me. Until you can identify the problem I wouldn't be dosing any medications in the hope that it might work.

Does the fish appear to be in any discomfort?

 

[MagicJ]

Have a look at this site to see if you can identify the problem http://www.chucksaddiction.com/

 

[Meller]

What is he hosting in? Do you have soft corals/LPS in your tank?

Looks to me like he's been trying to host in a coral, which can result In discoloration of the skin. Usually disappears on its own when they either adapt or stop hosting in corals ;)

 

[Dr. Schell]

agreed, looks like the fish has damage associated with nematocysts (ie coral stings). However, cannot diagnose any further and this is jus a stab in the dark.

 

[Salty]

What is he hosting in? Do you have soft corals/LPS in your tank?

Looks to me like he's been trying to host in a coral, which can result In discoloration of the skin. Usually disappears on its own when they either adapt or stop hosting in corals ;)

I'm with meller,

Melafix is a mild anitbiotic for treating bacterial infections - whilst I am not sure what the problem is with your fish, it doesn't look bacterial to me. Until you can identify the problem I wouldn't be dosing any medications in the hope that it might work.

Does the fish appear to be in any discomfort?

Antibiotic??? Tea Tree Oil/Cajeput Oil I thought.

 

[Meller]

^both of which have antibiotic properties ;) that's why they are used in antiseptic creams etc.

 

[Salty]

^both of which have antibiotic properties ;) that's why they are used in antiseptic creams etc.

Drrrrr.... Antimicrobial, Antibiotic.... Same same. My bad, sometimes my fingers move faster than my mind