new ray seems like its shedding is this norm

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reefman

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my new motorro has a thin film coming off it and not eating it ate the second day on the third day i noticed this film and tried to feed it but did not eat is this normal
 
Many fish will slough off a slime coat when stressed by chemicals such as copper or ammonia or by ph changes, it is viscous and looks like they are shedding skin, it is a sign that something is wrong with the water.
 
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