my ocellaris clownfish !

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  1. helpme

    helpme Astrea Snail

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    hey does anyone knows what is happening to my ocellaris clownfish coz its front of the mouth there is having some red kinda patch, probably blood. could it be the fish banging on the wall? coz its seems to get more n more red. only at the btm part of the mouth is injured. it seems to be eating well too. n the best part is that its the only fish in my 12 gallon tank. haha
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Without a picture, it's hard to say. However, they heal just like we do and if it's a minor injury and it's eating well, it should be fine.
     
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    helpme Astrea Snail

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    do u think i should add melafix or some anti fungus?
     
  5. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

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    Is the fish showing any other signs of distress?
     
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    helpme Astrea Snail

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    nope, seems happy to me each time i put my hand near the surface of the water
     
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    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    I say add some garlic to the food, and let him be. Just keep an eye on him.
     
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  9. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yeah, going to agree on the "watch and wait" idea.
    If he/she starts otherwise wigging out, I would seriously consider quarantining but for the time it sounds like that would just be more stress then it is worth.