What is this sore?

[PoppyD88]

I’ve had this clownfish for a few months, just recently moved it over from a 55gallon to a 10gallon a few days ago because it was attacking my other clownfish. It’s tank mates are a cleaner shrimp and a emerald crab. Since the introduction to the new tank, it’s been hanging around the heater. I think the sore is a heater burn but i’m worried it will turn into an infection. I know clownfish are hardy but I still worry. Are there any meds that i should put in to prevent infection? Or should i leave it alone and see how the sore heals?

 

[beth]

You may be right. It's an odd mark. Heat from heaters usually disperses its heat in water. Is this heater rated for a 10gal?

If the fish is eating and swimming nomral leave it and wait and see. Assuming your water conditions in the tank are good?

 

[PoppyD88]

You may be right. It's an odd mark. Heat from heaters usually disperses its heat in water. Is this heater rated for a 10gal?

If the fish is eating and swimming nomral leave it and wait and see. Assuming your water conditions in the tank are good?

I believe that my heater is too powerful for my tank size, it’s for a 20gallon. I’m going to buy a new heater asap. The water conditions are all good.

 

[beth]

Well, if he is still eating and swimming normally, it will just be wait and see if he'll heal up or if something more develops.