dolphin Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Temp: 71f Ammonia: 0 ppm Nitrite: 0 ppm Nitrate: 7-10 ppm pH: 8.2 I just noticed 2 small black spots and some black fin discoloration on my new baby Red Cap Oranda. He just arrived six days ago, so he’s very new, and I’ve been watching him carefully. I’m fairly certain I would have noticed these spots if they’d been there previously. I’ve read that black spots can appear for a number of reasons: 1) bruising, 2) ammonia burns, 3) external parasites. The fish were shipped to me overnight and were in transit less than 24 hours. Could this be discoloration appearing from ammonia burns or shipping trauma? He doesn’t seem to be scraping against objects or substrate, but I did notice him sort of “shimmying” this afternoon, which prompted me to post. Would appreciate any insights. Thanks in advance! —Juli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Hi @dolphin I'm wondering...did you contact the seller? Sometimes they can give you good insight as to what it could be. I would maybe even contact a pond supply that sells goldfish/koi I would imagine similar illnesses (if it even is one) could effect them as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 That’s a good point. I haven’t contacted them about this guy. Will do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Let us know if you find out anything- I'm curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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