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CMG · 04-21-2008, 03:23 PM

Sorry about the info/pics, I was on the way to class then work.

So I have only had him for a week and he has been eating like a champ and acted "normal" to me.

I will try to get better pics tonight after work but I dont know how close tot he glass he will be. Looks Like he has had a sun burn and is peeling. Thats the best way I can describe it. I got T5's about 5 days ago, upgraded from PC, maybe he did actually get a "sun" burn??

His tank mates are a purple dart fish and a cardinal fish. No mean fish at all, they all get a long. I do have a fungia coral and it may have put some mucas coating on him since he likes to perch on it??

I set up a QT tank this morning quickly but he isnt in it yet because it wasnt warm enough and no time to catch him. After work I will try and do that.

I just remembered that these little guys supposedly have a slime coating that protects them from predators so maybe thats what this is. Shedding it off or using it beacuase of stress??

04-21-2008, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
CMG Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Clown Goby Melting- Please Help! Sorry about the info/pics, I was on the way to class then work. So I have only had him for a week and he has been eating like a champ and acted "normal" to me. I will try to get better pics tonight after work but I dont know how close tot he glass he will be. Looks Like he has had a sun burn and is peeling. Thats the best way I can describe it. I got T5's about 5 days ago, upgraded from PC, maybe he did actually get a "sun" burn?? His tank mates are a purple dart fish and a cardinal fish. No mean fish at all, they all get a long. I do have a fungia coral and it may have put some mucas coating on him since he likes to perch on it?? I set up a QT tank this morning quickly but he isnt in it yet because it wasnt warm enough and no time to catch him. After work I will try and do that. I just remembered that these little guys supposedly have a slime coating that protects them from predators so maybe thats what this is. Shedding it off or using it beacuase of stress?? __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Banggai Cardinal, B&W Clown, Flame Angel, Scooter Dragon and a golden banded shrimp. Last edited by CMG : 04-21-2008 at 05:30 PM.