Raised scales? Injury or illness?

[RC Anemone]

Hello, I just purchased two true percs two weeks ago approximately four days apart. The larger one immediately assumed the female role and the smaller one the male role. (He was submitting to her while she was still floating in the bag. ) They have been by each others side ever since. The problem is that one day, out of the blue, I came home to see a small nip on one of his fins. His chin had a red dot on it, and his scales between his second and third bar look raised or even missing. He also has a few raised scales by the fin that was nipped on the other side. The red dot on his chin went away after a few hours, but the area where his scales are raised/missing seems to be getting more pronounced.

Do you think this was all caused by her bullying or is he ill? He is behaving normally and seems to be eating fine, just a little less than before. All water parameters are good. Is there anything I can do to treat him and help him along in regard to healing? Should I be watching out for anything on his wound (if it is a wound and not a result of illness)?

Thank you very much for your help, I really do appreciate it. My family really cares about this little guys health (punkin).

 

[ufchristyb]

Just sounds like he is being bullied, which is normal in the start of a clown relationship. The "wounds" should heal on their own, just keep your eye on them for any worsening or reddening. As for an illness, just keep your eye out for early warning signs - lethargy, scratching, rapid breathing, hanging out at the bottom, hanging out at the top, etc. As long as he keeps looking normal, you should be allright. You may want to read up on brooklynella, a common clownfish ailment, so you know the early warning signs just in case.

--Christy