FredF Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Was wondering if anyone could identify this? No other fish appear to be affected. Aside from the obvious white patch there is a tuft or something protruding from it as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Guy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Are you talking about the white spot on his head? If so, It looks like he hit his head on something or scratched it. It will probably be fine, as I have zebra danios who rarely watch where they are going, and they are fine. I don’t see the protruding thing though. Can you get a better pic? With fish like that, it might be easier to take a video, and then pause it at a good spot and take a screenshot. If the cardinal tetra in question is still eating, still active, still schooling with the others, and doesn’t have faded colors, then I wouldn’t worry about it. One more question. How long have you had him? Did you quarantine him when he was new? If so, how long was that period? How many tetras are there, what other fish are in the tank with them, and how big is your tank? Also, water parameters would be good to see as well. Not really one question, but I do need these answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 likely it is something of a fungal nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Have you got a better picture it difficult to tell might be fungal as @lefty o suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredF Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the replies. The tank has been up since early July so the fish have been in there for a few months. Fish is swimming and eating but the color and the shape is off and the head and fill area are enlarged. Water quality is good. Less than 5ppm Nitrate or ammonia or nitrite ph 6.9 Edited September 28, 2021 by FredF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I would Qarantine and treat with ick x to cover against any possible fungal infection with the head changing shape it could also be bacterial infection so I would also treat with kanaplex in food to cover all bases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredF Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 8:32 PM, Colu said: I would Qarantine and treat with ick x to cover against any possible fungal infection with the head changing shape it could also be bacterial infection so I would also treat with kanaplex in food to cover all bases Ich works for fungal infections too? I got a 10 gallon after the last ordeal and it’s ready to go. Wondering if I should feed the kanaplex and a precaution for main tank. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 3:19 AM, FredF said: Ich works for fungal infections too? Ick x treats common fungal infections if none of the other fish are showing symptoms I wouldn't medicate them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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