black spots appearing on perc.

Tynan Rasmus · 04-09-2007, 10:38 AM

Does anyone know what it is, or why? is it any cause for concern?

ScruffyRubicon · 04-09-2007, 10:47 AM

What is he hosting in? Chances are its caused by the coral he is in.

Tynan Rasmus · 04-09-2007, 11:00 AM

Actually he hosts a rock, although he has been rather explorative lately. I have seen him poking around in my torch, and my leather.

ScruffyRubicon · 04-09-2007, 11:45 AM

The torch could be causing it. I would doubt the leather would cause this. It is harmless and pretty common.

Tynan Rasmus · 04-09-2007, 11:48 AM

Thanks

good to know. I was just concerned because these guys are very healthy 2.5yr. olds and have never had anything. They were recently moved from a 12g FOWLR nano, into a 30g with lots of coral.

ScruffyRubicon · 04-09-2007, 11:51 AM

It is startling to see until you know what it is. I see zoos in the pic above. That is a common cause for this as well. It seems to just be a change in pigment and has no affect on the fish itself.

Tynan Rasmus · 04-09-2007, 11:53 AM

cool, yes, he poked at the zoos also. Thanks alot for the info