foxface with spots (dont think its ick)

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  1. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    my lights just started to come on and i noticed my foxface rabbit fish charging from end to end of my tank crashing into the sides and anything in his way.he was not sporting his camo or his regular yellow, he was very pale looking, not spiking like i would think he would be if he was spooked. i noticed he had about 5 spots that are dark outlined in white/lighter color. this is only on his right side.he was fine last night. only thing i added was seachem purigen other then that water params are in check about 5 ppm nitrates temp is 79-81 salinity 1.022. almost looks like they are anemone stings but i dont have 1.could it be he ran into my long spine urchin ?
     
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  3. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    I don't know what could be going on, but how is he doing now?
     
  5. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    hes acting normal ...he ate some flakes before but i dont know what was up with the crazy swimming and the spots are throwing me for a loop
     
  6. slocal

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    Have you tested for stray voltage? Frantic swimming is usually one of the signs. The spots may or may not be ich, but ich can be stress related. Does it look like HLLE (Head lateral line erosion)?
     
  7. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    no it wasnt HLLE these spots where even on his fin... he is doing much better now i think it was the urchin that did it, or i should say him ramming the urchin.