Is my clownfish sick?

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  1. cj5_dude

    cj5_dude Flamingo Tongue

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    I picked up a new ocell. clownfish today and I had a question about it. On his head on both sides are little spots. It's only in the white section and almost looks like the "paint" is chipping off. It's relatively symetrical to both sides of his head. I don't know if that makes sense to anybody. I hope I didn't pick up a sick fish, he acts ok and is very curious about me.
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I have seen it and it seems normal.

    If you see progression of the spots, look at lateral line disease. I doubt that is it though.
     
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  3. budsbunny

    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    could just be stress

    hopefully he was just needing his forever home.....just watch him closely and any changes try to take a picture and post it and i'm sure you'll get a solution
     
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