Clow Fish Body Rot? ID and help please.

[Gonzo]

Hi could anyone firstly ID what this is?

It first started about 2 weeks ago, at first small and looked like a fungus and was told by my LFS that it was a 'such and such' and that that it will just drop off in about a week, "very common".

But i no longer think this is the case, these seems to be eating into him, like body rot? But i cant find much similer online, how can i treat it, is it to late?

Can i do a fresh water dip, ive noticed tonite and last nite hes not as eager to eat and although swims fine he is spending alot of time behind the rocks?

Any advise will be much appriciated.
Thanks
Andy

 

[Washburn82]

Doubt a fresheater dip will do much, No idea what it is..poor little guy. Im sure someone on here will know.

 

[jcegt87]

thats what happened when you dont wear a condom , poor guy best of luck

 

[Amba]

That's awful

 

[jonsbabykake]

it looks like its going to get down to his bone pretty soon, poor little guy. i hope he does recover for u but sadly i wouldnt be surprised if he doesnt.

 

[Washburn82]

Cases such as this are often the result of bacterial infections - the tissues are literally eaten way around the periphery of a lesion. You'd need microscopy to confirm this, so while antibiotics may well be needed, you may be better trying a broad spectrum treatment first that covers several bases - one of which is Myxazin. You'll ideally need a separate tank for treatment, otherwise, extended SW baths (not FW) will have to do.

quoted from someone much smarter then myself.

 

[chichimom79]

Poor baby! That looks painful :(

 

[ErinCahir]

Oh my god! That looks horrible!!!
I hope you figure out what it is!

 

[wontonflip]

Awww...poor baby :( Can you catch him to treat him? Is he eating? Ask wetwebmedia guys for advice on this.

 

[OceanCorals]

Wow what happened never seen that before.