[Gaz616]

Hello I have a pair of clown fish and for the last 10 days I have notice that one of them has a small thing hanging off it just behind one of its gills. The thing is about 1-2mm across and must be 1mm deep. It is white and a bit fluffy. All this said it does not seem to bother the fish and no other fish in my tank has anything stuck to them. Could this be some kind of parasite?. Any ideas would be appreciated.

[rlcline76]

Could be a worm...maybe fungus?????? Neither is very desirable. Do you have a quarantine tank you could hold it in and observe it maybe start some mild treatments. Copper, Quick Cure, Melafix. Just because none of the other fish are being bothered, does not mean it cannot happen. Some parasites prefer certain hosts, but will readily attack something different if that host is not present. I'd recommend scooping out the clown, minor treatments in a hospital/QT tank, watching your other fish closely for any other infections and maybe do a water change.. I read that problems with worms are usually environmental (probably the same for fungus). Good luck!!!!