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[ahoDMV]

I just got back from school and notice the goby was a bit pale. Looked up close and it looked like his coat has fallen off.
Whats wrong with him?

 

[Pryzz]

Is it eating? What do you feed it? Some fish lose their Colour if malnourished.

 

[Shane87]

I don't know much about sw aquariums but if it happened suddenly it may be due to stress?? A lot of fw fish do I dunno if it is the same for sw but I would do a water test and salinity test and have a good look to see if there are any injuries. Hope this helps, good luck

 

[ahoDMV]

I have small pellet and brine. I don't see the goby swim up for the pellet but I think it eats the brine though.

Goby may have gotten stressed when it was stuck on the water intake grill. But it looked like it was getting better until I saw his skin flaking.

 

[Shane87]

I would say it was something to do with the injury just make sure you keep the water super clean and hopefully he will make it.

 

[ahoDMV]

So his color came back but now I'm afraid it's little bumps.. I'm not sure

 

[ahoDMV]

So I took him out for pre caution. Would I be able to leave him like this?

 

[Pryzz]

Short term should be okay, but not for too long. Doesn't look like there is and where for him to hide and no filter.

 

[ahoDMV]

Not sure what I can do. I dont have any extra filter. and the pump is attached to the top part of the bucket.

Would it be okay to put the goby back in the tank? I fed it some food and it ate all of it.

 

[Pryzz]

I don't see the harm. I forgot the mention a lot of my fish look discoloured when they wake up. Just keep an eye on him and see how he goes. Best of luck.

 

[ahoDMV]

thanks

 

[Pryzz]

No worries. How's he doing?

 

[ahoDMV]

Ended up dying. Found it in the emerald crab's claw

 

[Pryzz]

That sucks.