LCDRDATA November 2, 2013 Share November 2, 2013 I have noticed recently that our female false percula clown is developing spots (pics below). I don't believe they are disease, but I am not sure. There haven't been any major changes in the tank recently. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 2, 2013 Share November 2, 2013 How old is the fish? Mine is developing something similar, although not to the extent that yours is. In my case, I think it is just a natural change due to the fish aging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc November 2, 2013 Share November 2, 2013 Is it hosted by coral? Looks like coral stings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 November 2, 2013 Share November 2, 2013 http://www.chucksaddiction.com/disease.html Clownfish HyperMelanization - This seems to be a common occurance with clownfish that host corals. I assume that since clown fish's skin is adapted to dealing with the stinging power of anemones, the darkening of the skin is a response in trying to deal with the foreign mucous and stings of corals. I have never seen this condition become a problem for the fish and they seem to do just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDRDATA November 2, 2013 Author Share November 2, 2013 How old is the fish? Mine is developing something similar, although not to the extent that yours is. In my case, I think it is just a natural change due to the fish aging. This fish is about five years old. Is it hosted by coral? Looks like coral stings. These have tried for several months to host in some green & white discoma mushrooms, and just recently (within the last week to 10 days) have been trying to host in the Duncan. But the spots started before the move to the Duncan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 November 2, 2013 Share November 2, 2013 Looks just like what I posted above.. But if you feel it isn't there is such a thing as black spot disease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy November 2, 2013 Share November 2, 2013 like matt said, it looks to be most likely hyper melanization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef November 2, 2013 Share November 2, 2013 (edited) Hyper melanization...mine look like this too... Edited November 2, 2013 by smallreef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDRDATA November 2, 2013 Author Share November 2, 2013 I think that is what's happening - thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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