Chromis - Is this a disease?

dannable · 12/14/2006, 04:57 PM

My blue chromis appears to have what looks like a cut on its mouth that almost appears fuzzy on one side but I am not sure if that is just because it might be an injury. He is the only occupant and I have a cycled QT tank but I am not sure if this is something to treat or not?

He is my only fish at present and there is a cleaner shrimp and 5 nas snails.

Has anyone ever seen this?

staticx · 12/14/2006, 04:59 PM

How about you get what appears to be a camera and take a pic

papagimp · 12/14/2006, 05:00 PM

if it's an injury it could very well be some sort of infection, bacterial or funal. I'm not sure what it is, but I reccomend getting a pic if possible, will really make a difference with some of the reefcentral guru's trying to help ID anything.

papagimp · 12/14/2006, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by staticx
How about you get what appears to be a camera and take a pic

lol, be nice to the noob.

dannable · 12/14/2006, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by staticx
How about you get what appears to be a camera and take a pic

Wow, witty response. Now can anyone help or shall I just flush this $10 chromis?

BurntOutReefer · 12/14/2006, 06:16 PM

I would leave him in there and keep an eye on him...most likely an injury with bacteria growth.....the cleaner shrimp will take care of it....it should heal.

BurntOutReefer · 12/14/2006, 06:16 PM

a pic would help to get a definitive answer thou.....

a4twenty · 12/14/2006, 06:18 PM

take a look at this it has links to something that sounds a little like what your seeing. here is a link to a faq that has links for treatment of the common diseases.

HTH

BurntOutReefer · 12/14/2006, 06:22 PM

However, if its Mouth fungus which appears as a cottony-looking growth around the mouth......nevermind, too slow....look at links a4Twenty suggested....

dannable · 12/14/2006, 06:59 PM

Thanks BurntOutReefer and A4twenty for your input. I will take a look at the link as soon as the search feature is re-enabled (gotta get me a premium membership

a4twenty · 12/14/2006, 07:36 PM

these links are available to everyone, not just members. click on the link in my post above

and you can use this to search.

hansonfam · 12/14/2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by staticx
How about you get what appears to be a camera and take a pic

Why do people have to be like this???
I am sure you could have found a more polite way to ask for a pic

dannable · 12/15/2006, 04:43 AM

Thanks hansonfam. Its called a "troll" they post completely useless posts just to pad their stats (show more posts).

staticx · 12/15/2006, 08:36 AM

Sorry about the post
So many people post things and ask for a ID with no pic. There is honestly no way to find out what anything is without a pic. All everyone can do is guess. Hope you find what you are looking for though

staticx · 12/15/2006, 10:07 AM

If you think i am a troo why dont you check my posts and then see

dannable · 12/15/2006, 10:10 AM

No problem Staticx. I do appreciate the importance of pics but It was 10:30 at night (dark since 5pm because it is Canada) and taking a detailed shot of a 2mm sore on a 1/2 inch fishes mouth is difficult to say the least, at least with my camera skills

Turns out it is Lymphocystis and it is common after a bad acclimation especially in damselfish (ie chromis).

Not much detailed info on it but it seems there is no treatment and it runs its course in 3-4 weeks and mortality is low.

Now I am stuck with this stupid virus in my tank indefinetely. I guess it can lay dormant in the substrate for years even without a host as it is a virus.

BurntOutReefer · 12/15/2006, 10:54 AM

was a little surprised about the Staticx comment...
usually gives good advice........

staticx · 12/15/2006, 06:06 PM

Sorry about the comment
I was having a bad day, Glad you got it figured out hope everything works out okay and the little bugger keeps on tickin. I am going to get some chromis in a weeek or so and now i know what that is if i see it

dannable · 12/15/2006, 06:25 PM

No problem, we all have those. Sorry about the troll comment, it was an overreaction. Its all good so no more apologizing before we make people sick!! lol.

Little guy is eating and swimming like a champ. I am pretty sure this will pass according to what I have read.

Good luck with the chromis.

12/14/2006, 04:57 PM	#1
dannable Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph Ontario, Canada Posts: 430	Chromis - Is this a disease? My blue chromis appears to have what looks like a cut on its mouth that almost appears fuzzy on one side but I am not sure if that is just because it might be an injury. He is the only occupant and I have a cycled QT tank but I am not sure if this is something to treat or not? He is my only fish at present and there is a cleaner shrimp and 5 nas snails. Has anyone ever seen this? __________________ "Gentlemen; I put my pants on just like anyone else--one leg at a time. Except that once my pants are on, I make wicked aquariums." Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon FOWLR, 75Lbs of Live Rock, 1 OC clown, 2 pajama cardinals, 1 firefish, 1 cleaner shrimp

12/14/2006, 05:00 PM	#3
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	if it's an injury it could very well be some sort of infection, bacterial or funal. I'm not sure what it is, but I reccomend getting a pic if possible, will really make a difference with some of the reefcentral guru's trying to help ID anything. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

12/14/2006, 06:59 PM	#10
dannable Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph Ontario, Canada Posts: 430	Thanks BurntOutReefer and A4twenty for your input. I will take a look at the link as soon as the search feature is re-enabled (gotta get me a premium membership __________________ "Gentlemen; I put my pants on just like anyone else--one leg at a time. Except that once my pants are on, I make wicked aquariums." Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon FOWLR, 75Lbs of Live Rock, 1 OC clown, 2 pajama cardinals, 1 firefish, 1 cleaner shrimp

12/14/2006, 07:36 PM	#11
a4twenty Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,603	these links are available to everyone, not just members. click on the link in my post above and you can use this to search. Last edited by a4twenty; 12/14/2006 at 08:28 PM.

12/15/2006, 04:43 AM	#13
dannable Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph Ontario, Canada Posts: 430	Thanks hansonfam. Its called a "troll" they post completely useless posts just to pad their stats (show more posts). __________________ "Gentlemen; I put my pants on just like anyone else--one leg at a time. Except that once my pants are on, I make wicked aquariums." Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon FOWLR, 75Lbs of Live Rock, 1 OC clown, 2 pajama cardinals, 1 firefish, 1 cleaner shrimp

12/14/2006, 04:59 PM	#2
staticx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 825	How about you get what appears to be a camera and take a pic

12/14/2006, 06:16 PM	#6
BurntOutReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Granada Hills Posts: 4,376	I would leave him in there and keep an eye on him...most likely an injury with bacteria growth.....the cleaner shrimp will take care of it....it should heal.

12/14/2006, 06:18 PM	#8
a4twenty Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,603	take a look at this it has links to something that sounds a little like what your seeing. here is a link to a faq that has links for treatment of the common diseases. HTH

12/14/2006, 06:22 PM	#9
BurntOutReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Granada Hills Posts: 4,376	However, if its Mouth fungus which appears as a cottony-looking growth around the mouth......nevermind, too slow....look at links a4Twenty suggested....

12/15/2006, 08:36 AM	#14
staticx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 825	Sorry about the post So many people post things and ask for a ID with no pic. There is honestly no way to find out what anything is without a pic. All everyone can do is guess. Hope you find what you are looking for though

12/15/2006, 10:07 AM	#15
staticx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 825	If you think i am a troo why dont you check my posts and then see

12/15/2006, 10:10 AM	#16
dannable Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph Ontario, Canada Posts: 430	No problem Staticx. I do appreciate the importance of pics but It was 10:30 at night (dark since 5pm because it is Canada) and taking a detailed shot of a 2mm sore on a 1/2 inch fishes mouth is difficult to say the least, at least with my camera skills Turns out it is Lymphocystis and it is common after a bad acclimation especially in damselfish (ie chromis). Not much detailed info on it but it seems there is no treatment and it runs its course in 3-4 weeks and mortality is low. Now I am stuck with this stupid virus in my tank indefinetely. I guess it can lay dormant in the substrate for years even without a host as it is a virus. __________________ "Gentlemen; I put my pants on just like anyone else--one leg at a time. Except that once my pants are on, I make wicked aquariums." Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon FOWLR, 75Lbs of Live Rock, 1 OC clown, 2 pajama cardinals, 1 firefish, 1 cleaner shrimp

12/15/2006, 10:54 AM	#17
BurntOutReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Granada Hills Posts: 4,376	was a little surprised about the Staticx comment... usually gives good advice........

12/15/2006, 06:06 PM	#18
staticx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 825	Sorry about the comment I was having a bad day, Glad you got it figured out hope everything works out okay and the little bugger keeps on tickin. I am going to get some chromis in a weeek or so and now i know what that is if i see it

12/15/2006, 06:25 PM	#19
dannable Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph Ontario, Canada Posts: 430	No problem, we all have those. Sorry about the troll comment, it was an overreaction. Its all good so no more apologizing before we make people sick!! lol. Little guy is eating and swimming like a champ. I am pretty sure this will pass according to what I have read. Good luck with the chromis. __________________ "Gentlemen; I put my pants on just like anyone else--one leg at a time. Except that once my pants are on, I make wicked aquariums." Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon FOWLR, 75Lbs of Live Rock, 1 OC clown, 2 pajama cardinals, 1 firefish, 1 cleaner shrimp