Growths on Coral Beauty

[returnofsid]

This morning, I noticed a couple "growths" on the right hand flank of our Coral Beauty Angelfish. My first thought was parasitic isopods, but after a closer look, I don't think so. They appear to be loosely attached, almost like scales that are flaking off. Unfortunately, this guy doesn't lend itself to photography very well. So I wasn't able to get the best of pictures. We've had the fish for several years, and it's always been active and appeared healthy. The fish is swimming normally, eating and breathing normally. I've watched it, closely, and I see no signs of agitation, rubbing or scraping. Any ideas?

 

[returnofsid]

Bump, for unknown bumps....

 

[Tylt33]

Some sort of fluke, maybe?

 

[Akrite]

Its Flukes

 

[returnofsid]

Nope, not flukes. I actually captured the fish, and inspected it closely. The spots were a couple of scales that had been damaged. I've witnessed some minor hostility, from the Starry Blenny and think it was the culprit. Coral Beauty is totally fine now.