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My firefish has one white spot. It looks swollen around it. I am thinking it is an injury. The white spot is getting bigger. We just got the fish 5 days ago. Fish isn’t eating any more. Fire fish in in a tank with one other fish an orange Anthias. I don’t see any aggression. Wondering what you all think it is and what we should do? Maybe it was the transfer from the LFS? Thank you in advance!

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My firefish has one white spot. It looks swollen around it. I am thinking it is an injury. The white spot is getting bigger. We just got the fish 5 days ago. Fish isn’t eating any more. Fire fish in in a tank with one other fish an orange Anthias. I don’t see any aggression. Wondering what you all think it is and what we should do? Maybe it was the transfer from the LFS? Thank you in advance!

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I assume the big white dot is water droplet on the glass and the blemish looks to be post-injury as these fish are skittish and dart into rocks. It should heal on its own bot do keep an eye on area for redness/sores.
 

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No the white spot that is on the fish is not a droplet.
That looks like an injury that has gotten infected. Bacteria often grow in a circle like that. If it continues to grow, you’d need to treat in a hospital tank with a broad spectrum, gram negative antibiotic like Neoplex.
 

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