holes in head Coral Beauty

[pinda]

Hi I just noticed my coral beauty has 2 holes just above the mouth is this normal. If not how can I treat. I am currently treating for ich. Shortly after adding the coral beauty to the tank it came down with ich. The ich wasn't too bad though. Can u guys help?

 

[pinkie]

Sounds like Hole in the Head disease to me. see the appropriate section on this website for more info.

 

[Steven Pro]

It sounds like marine head and lateral line erosion. Here is an article I wrote on the topic.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/sp/index.php

 

[roka64]

Do fish have nostrils? I just checked my damsels and that is a big no.

 

[melosu58]

I was going to give you Steven`s article also. Great reading.

 

[pinda]

I was told that they are sensory glands. They are just above the mouth.