Is this fish in trouble? (pic)

El Langostino · 02/07/2006, 08:20 PM

A larger chromis actually did this to my wussy maroon clown

My question is, is this going to kill him? Will this area regrow? I am in disbelief here...a maroon clown being owned by chromis.

theop · 02/07/2006, 08:24 PM

That doesn't look too bad and should heal ok on its own, just watch out for any signs of infection. However, if the chromis is still picking on him, then expect more damage to be done and a bad outcome.

Brandon's Reef · 02/07/2006, 08:24 PM

yea my clown would never let that happen. His fin will regrow its like hair but I would def. separate the two. btw nice clown.

El Langostino · 02/07/2006, 10:57 PM

I neglected to mention that he is a tank raised gold stipe maroon so I figure that's probably why he is so docile.

Blown 346 · 02/07/2006, 11:04 PM

I agree that the crhomis could do more damage and the clown could become infected and even die. Just the stress alone from being picked on ca cause a disease. I would seperate the chromis If you can.

capefear · 02/08/2006, 01:51 PM

need a better pic

Cutiewitbooty · 02/08/2006, 02:25 PM

tails regrow just fine. My blue damsel was getting picked on at the LFS so i bought him and he was mising half his tail, now you couldn't tell it was ever damaged.

TereKers · 02/08/2006, 03:30 PM

Something happened to me like this where my coral beauty beat on a kole tang, however after 2 weeks they stopped fighting and the tail of my kole tang grew back.

Maybaer · 02/08/2006, 03:38 PM

My yellow striped maroon clown had the same problem with a couple of yellow tail damsels. They adjusted after a copuple of weeks and the tail healed fine. He's now happily adopted a little anemone and is doing great.

Amphiprion · 02/08/2006, 03:56 PM

It shouldn't be too much of a problem, however, prolonged fighting is definitely an issue. Do not let the problem persist, or disease can result from stress of being chased, as well as wounds continually being inflicted (which also raises chances of infection). The chromis is also being stressed by chasing the clown.

DaveAngie79 · 02/08/2006, 03:59 PM

lets see here.
a chromis cost what about 4$ and a maroon clown cost around 25-30$
i would flush the chromis and chalk it up to experience

02/07/2006, 08:20 PM	#1
El Langostino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 384	Is this fish in trouble? (pic) A larger chromis actually did this to my wussy maroon clown My question is, is this going to kill him? Will this area regrow? I am in disbelief here...a maroon clown being owned by chromis.

02/07/2006, 08:24 PM	#3
Brandon's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 766	yea my clown would never let that happen. His fin will regrow its like hair but I would def. separate the two. btw nice clown. __________________ Brandon Fields, PROUD HURRICANE SURVIVOR Current Tank Info: 24gallon Aquapod 65 coralife super skimmer 1x150w 14k metal halide on 30g oceanic stand 54gallon corner bowfront RR, Current Outer Orbit 1x150 HQI PC supplemented, ATO, Deltec AP600 skimmer,100 pounds of Marshal Island Live Rock, SPS domintated

02/08/2006, 02:25 PM	#7
Cutiewitbooty Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alaska For 18 Years, Now Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 2,795	tails regrow just fine. My blue damsel was getting picked on at the LFS so i bought him and he was mising half his tail, now you couldn't tell it was ever damaged. __________________ WARNING: Taking my advice may result in personal injury and/or jail time. ~Amber~

02/08/2006, 03:56 PM	#10
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	It shouldn't be too much of a problem, however, prolonged fighting is definitely an issue. Do not let the problem persist, or disease can result from stress of being chased, as well as wounds continually being inflicted (which also raises chances of infection). The chromis is also being stressed by chasing the clown. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/07/2006, 08:24 PM	#2
theop Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 1,493	That doesn't look too bad and should heal ok on its own, just watch out for any signs of infection. However, if the chromis is still picking on him, then expect more damage to be done and a bad outcome.

02/07/2006, 10:57 PM	#4
El Langostino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 384	I neglected to mention that he is a tank raised gold stipe maroon so I figure that's probably why he is so docile.

02/07/2006, 11:04 PM	#5
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I agree that the crhomis could do more damage and the clown could become infected and even die. Just the stress alone from being picked on ca cause a disease. I would seperate the chromis If you can.

02/08/2006, 01:51 PM	#6
capefear Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 263	need a better pic

02/08/2006, 03:30 PM	#8
TereKers Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 81	Something happened to me like this where my coral beauty beat on a kole tang, however after 2 weeks they stopped fighting and the tail of my kole tang grew back.

02/08/2006, 03:38 PM	#9
Maybaer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 91	My yellow striped maroon clown had the same problem with a couple of yellow tail damsels. They adjusted after a copuple of weeks and the tail healed fine. He's now happily adopted a little anemone and is doing great.

02/08/2006, 03:59 PM	#11
DaveAngie79 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 662	lets see here. a chromis cost what about 4$ and a maroon clown cost around 25-30$ i would flush the chromis and chalk it up to experience