Black spots on clown.

[tenderuc]

I got a clown with 2 black specs on it. They don't seem to be raised as if it was a pericite, it just seems to be a misprint in his color. There seems to be no other problems with other fish, 1 other clown, blue hippo tang, 3 chromis, 1 foxface, 1 engineer goby, 1 lawnmower goby. Could it be black ich or just discoloration. Thanks Tom

 

[dalston]

Has the clown recently taken to an anemone or coral? usually the black spots are from the new host stinging the clown and changing the pigment in the skin. It nothing to worry about, the clown will soon adapt to the sting and the color comes back.

 

[tenderuc]

Yes I have introduced a new anemone into the tank but have not seen him go into it yet maybe getting into it at night I do not know. Thanks Tom