Weird protrusion on clown kife.

[Goose3984]

Melafix and tetracycline certainly won't hurt and maintaining the temp would be less stressful. Judging by the pictures I'd wager it was either an attack (I can clearly see signs of either attacks or abrasions along his sides) or possibly a ripped gill (feeding him prey that are to large or it trying to feed on another tankmate he was unable to swallow). Both cases would tell me it was a tankmate issue. Not sure what else is in the tank, but islation is the best course. Fish can heal gill injuries, but it is a slow process and certainly permanant in nature.

He shares the tank with an oscar and an electric catfish. I hand feed them all , based on the tank behavior I have to say it must have been an attack, I have set up a medicated isolation tank for him he still wont eat, I have tried brine, small krill flakes pellets small feeder fish pieces, I know they can hold out on food a for a little while, but we are already at day 3. Im going to do all I can for him thanks for the support and advice.

[Goose3984]

bad news, the Clown Knife has died. Thank you all for your help and advice.

[ScorpiosWife]

Sorry for your loss. :(

[LordBarron7692]

sorry about the fish

[TheHighestCrew]

Sorry you lost your Clown, I love those fish miss having one.

[troy tucker]

Sorry to hear that.