Coral Beauty has a BUBBLE ON ITS HEAD!

[causeidm]

Hey, I recently purchased a beautiful coral beauty, I noticed this morning it suddenly has a bubble just above its eye. I have no idea what it is, at first I thought pop-eye, but both eyes are fine, it just has a bubble, a freakin bubble just above it's eye. I spent all morning trying to get a good pick, it's very camera shy. So this is the best I could do.

 

[dockery07]

Mine did something like that too. I kept an eye on it and in two days it was gone. I think he hit his head on the rock.

 

[beth]

Yes, it could be an injury. Watch your tank when your fish don't know you are looking to see if you notice any aggression going on.
Is the fish eathing and behaving normally otherwise? If so, just keep an eye on it to see if it improves or worsens.

 

[causeidm]

The fish is eating and behaving normally, though I haven't had it long enough to be sure what normal is, but it is lively and swimming fine. When I introduced it to the tank my lawnmower blenny gave it a rough time, but now everyone is getting along, but it may just be an injury from that first day. Other then that, the coloring is just beautiful and it seems healthy.

 

[causeidm]

Thanks Terry B, I did that right before I posted, about 20%. My levels are all right on track, trates 0, trites 0, ammonia 0, ph 8.2, temp 79. I also started running carbon after the water change just in case.

 

[causeidm]

Just thought I'd give you all a follow up, the coral beauty is doing great and the bubble is gone. Thank you for all your help.

 

[beth]

Great news!