Is this an illness???

[Goosedub]

Good morning,

My female Hemichromis Exsul developed a lack of pigment at her anus (vent). Is this a sign of illness? I can’t find much info about it. 

[Fish Folk]

First off: Oh my! Those are unbelievably gorgeous. I've never seen Jewels so lovely.

Have they spawned for you?

I'm wondering out loud if she's scraped herself trying to lay eggs on a rough surface?

Even if it's not a sickness, per say, there's always the possibility that she could develop bacterial infection if it's a scrape.

Not going to lie . . . IMHO these are some of the best looking fish I've seen photos of recently here on the Forum.  

[Goosedub]

On 6/9/2022 at 1:39 PM, Fish Folk said:

First off: Oh my! Those are unbelievably gorgeous. I've never seen Jewels so lovely.

Have they spawned for you?

I'm wondering out loud if she's scraped herself trying to lay eggs on a rough surface?

Even if it's not a sickness, per say, there's always the possibility that she could develop bacterial infection if it's a scrape.

Not going to lie . . . IMHO these are some of the best looking fish I've seen photos of recently here on the Forum.  

Wow thanks. They are pretty stunning fish. I have 2 pair of them and have gotten 1 fry so far. 

[Fish Folk]

Do you know where / on what they’re  spawning in your tank? 

[Torrey]

It almost looks like she tried laying eggs on a heater.

Is your heater in the tank? If yes, it is in a cage?

Agree with Fish Folk, gorgeous pair!

[Goosedub]

No clue. I ended up losing the female. No idea what happened to her so I am bummed. Now I have 2 males and a female.