Sick clowns

[greeleyram3]

So I was looking at my clowns today and noticed that they've gotten black spots. They seem to be fine and active but now I'm starting to notice that my females fins look like they're being as if picked off. I can't really find an absolute answer online. Can anybody tell me what this is and help me treat it fast!

 

[Balz3352]

Do you have an anemone that they host... Or do they host?

 

[greeleyram3]

Yes they both host a long tentacle nem

 

[Balz3352]

A lot of times they get black spots from getting stung. They'll heal. Are they eating fine and acting normal? My clowns are mean to each other when they're courting

 

[greeleyram3]

Ok. Yeah my clowns look fine its just the fins that are starting to scare me. Is that normal as well?

 

[Balz3352]

As long as she's still swimming fine I wouldn't worry too much... Just watch it. My clowns both have had little nips out of their fins from time to time

 

[greeleyram3]

Ok sounds good I'll keep an eye on them

 

[SynDen]

What else is in the tank. I would wager to guess that something else in the tank is being territorial and nipping at her fins. Any other damsels or anything in the tank?

 

[greeleyram3]

I do have two 3 stripe damsels but my clowns usually are the ones in charge when in comes to my damsels. These are the only other fish btw

 

[Nmertz1]

Totally fine! Both my male and female had black spots from first hosting a frogspawn, then a BTA. Nothing to worry about if they are otherwise behaving normally