Urgent growth on clown fish

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  1. Outwit

    Outwit Plankton

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    I noticed a small scratch just under the bottom lip of my clown fish about two weeks ago and have been on holidays since. My sister was feeding them while I have been away but failed to notice that te scratch had turned into a dark colored festery looking growth. Can someone please tell me what I can do to try and heal it. Pics attached.

    Thanks Ben.
     

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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    I can't see the pic clear enough to know if that's a bacterial infection or if it's fungus. If it's a bacterial infection, there's tons of medicines. Melafix tends to be readily available. If it's fungus, you would want something like Pimafix instead.
     
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  3. Outwit

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    thanks for you help.
     
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  4. leigh_gti6

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    Hi
    I have the same growth on my clownfish. Did you manage to treat it successfully?
     
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