Purple Firefish with parasites?

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WaGuy82

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I was just looking at my firefish today and notices that there's some small dark dots on his body, they seem more like coloration, but I'm not sure since I don't recall firefish having this. I've taken a pic, he's otherwise acting like usual.

Any suggestions on what I should do?
 

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It looks a little like Hyper-Melaninization. Just to be safe/sure, is the fish around any coral or other invertebrate that might be stinging the fish? If you are sure the fish isn't likely being stung or irritated by an invert, then I would suspect a parasite/pathogen.

The photos are not close up enough for me to be sure however. Hate to ask, but. . .can you get photos that are up close to a few of those spots?

In any case -- being stung or a parasite/pathogen -- move the fish to a quarantine tank. If the matter is because of something in the DT then it should start going away. If it is a parasite/pathogen, then it will be in quarantine for the treatment.

 
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