Bizarre disease problem.

I have a Royal Grama that about a month ago had what looked like several clear
rigid filaments sticking out of its chin and eye. This cleared up. About 3
days ago it returned on the left corner of its mouth then it disappeared again
and now it is on the opposite corner. I'd show a pic but it isn't visible and
my photographer pal doesn't have a macro lens so we can get a good shot. This
stuff reminds me of FW fungus but I read that marine fungus is characterized by
a darkening of color and a sandpaper look to the afflicted area. Also these
things are clear as I said and although they are closely nearby one another,
they are not in clumps nor are they flowing or flexible like a string of
fungus. Any ideas anyone? None of the other 7 fish have this. Also, the fish
occasionally scratches but is otherwise healthy looking and eating well. TIA.

--M333

"Mandarin333" wrote in message
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I have a Royal Grama that about a month ago had what looked like several
clear
rigid filaments sticking out of its chin and eye. This cleared up.
About 3
days ago it returned on the left corner of its mouth then it disappeared
again
and now it is on the opposite corner. I'd show a pic but it isn't visible
and
my photographer pal doesn't have a macro lens so we can get a good shot.
This
stuff reminds me of FW fungus but I read that marine fungus is
characterized by
a darkening of color and a sandpaper look to the afflicted area. Also
these
things are clear as I said and although they are closely nearby one
another,
they are not in clumps nor are they flowing or flexible like a string of
fungus. Any ideas anyone? None of the other 7 fish have this. Also, the
fish
occasionally scratches but is otherwise healthy looking and eating well.
TIA.

--M333
I would try this there is a link if I recall for a free consultation near
the top of the page (this is a stab in the dark) it might help though.
http://www.fishvet.com/

Could be bristleworm stings...maybe? My bannerfish used to get these alot.

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If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one? -Abraham Lincoln

"Mandarin333" wrote in message
...
I have a Royal Grama that about a month ago had what looked like several
clear
rigid filaments sticking out of its chin and eye. This cleared up.
About 3
days ago it returned on the left corner of its mouth then it disappeared
again
and now it is on the opposite corner. I'd show a pic but it isn't visible
and
my photographer pal doesn't have a macro lens so we can get a good shot.
This
stuff reminds me of FW fungus but I read that marine fungus is
characterized by
a darkening of color and a sandpaper look to the afflicted area. Also
these
things are clear as I said and although they are closely nearby one
another,
they are not in clumps nor are they flowing or flexible like a string of
fungus. Any ideas anyone? None of the other 7 fish have this. Also, the
fish
occasionally scratches but is otherwise healthy looking and eating well.
TIA.

--M333

Subject: Bizarre disease problem.
From: "Jim Davis"
Date: 8/21/04 11:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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Could be bristleworm stings...maybe? My bannerfish used to get these alot.

God that was so obvious I should hang my head in shame!!! Thanks Jim! -M333