clownfish fins problem?

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  1. fays88

    fays88 Spaghetti Worm

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    hey guys... heres the story... ive got a pair of tomato clownfish...and a BTA that they havent host yet... yesterday morning they were in perfect condition.. meaning, no broken fins and lively... and last night... the female started hosting the BTA... and this morning... parts of the tail and fins of the female looks like its been eaten off... is this normal? or is it some kind of desease?
    cheers guys!
     
    fays88, Jul 27, 2009
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Hi Fays

    never had a single nem, but I have read that sometimes they do get badly battered whilst building up an immunity to the nems stings
    the alternative possibilty is that your clowns have been sparring and thats why the beaten up one has sought out the sanctuary of the nem

    Steve
     
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  3. fays88

    fays88 Spaghetti Worm

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    thanks for the ideas steve...
     
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  4. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    probly fighting.. need to watch them at night when the lights are out.. if it gets too bad in the next few days.. might have to take 1 out and put in QT tank.. so the injuryed fish can heal up..
     
    Night-Rida, Jul 28, 2009
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