Help please

[Wannabe Reefer]

Hi all,

Any idea what this could be? Was a small dark dot yesterday and like this now

Thanks in advance

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Hi all,

Any idea what this could be? Was a small dark dot yesterday and like this now

Thanks in advance

Do you have another tang? It could be from a tail strike.

 

[Wannabe Reefer]

Do you have another tang? It could be from a tail strike.

No other tangs.

Could it be from brushing against a rock or anything?

 

[PharmrJohn]

Yeah, that's a little strange. The surrounding tissue is pushed together, yielding a darker blue circle. Is this an actual bump of protruding white tissue?

 

[Sdoutreefer]

No other tangs.

Could it be from brushing against a rock or anything?

Almost looks parasitic... But I'm not vet, so don't take my word for it.

 

[Wannabe Reefer]

Yeah, that's a little strange. The surrounding tissue is pushed together, yielding a darker blue circle. Is this an actual bump of protruding white tissue?

Looks like that could be it

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi all,

Any idea what this could be? Was a small dark dot yesterday and like this now

Thanks in advance

Looks like a tail strike or a puncture wound. Any Urchins in the tank?

 

[Wannabe Reefer]

Looks like a tail strike or a puncture wound. Any Urchins in the tank?

Yes I have a tuxedo urchin. May well be the cause. Thank you

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yes I have a tuxedo urchin. May well be the cause. Thank you

In many cases, food will fall within the spines and the fish pays the price. Keep an eye on it for healing and not turning red or sore

 

[Jay Hemdal]

No other tangs.

Could it be from brushing against a rock or anything?

Unlikely to be an injury from a rock - too pointed really.

 

[Wannabe Reefer]

Seems to be on the mend

In many cases, food will fall within the spines and the fish pays the price. Keep an eye on it for healing and not turning red or sore

already.