White around clownfish mouth?

[Sinclair81]

My father in laws tank has an issue. One of his osc. Clownfish has developed a growth around its mouth. Nothing new into the tank. Clownfish are about 6 to 7 years old.
Jim

 

[HumbleFish]

Being you say it's a "growth", and not scarring from damage or a sting... I would QT & treat with antibiotics if it were my fish. Bacterial infection would be my "best guess", but I am in no way 100% certain of it.

Whatever it is, it might clear on it's own... it might not.

 

[Sinclair81]

Very true, I am going to watch it for the time being. I don't want to stress it out too much. Thank you for the reply Humble
Jim

 

[KrissiIZme]

Not helpful but:
Maybe he is practicing his clown make-up application?

 

[Sinclair81]

Not helpful but:
Maybe he is practicing his clown make-up application?

Ha, considering its the male, I may be a little concerned! He is still eating and it appears as though it is getting better.