quikv6 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I have a juvenile molly who is really has not grown much. He seems to get picked on whenever I feed frozen food, for some reason. Three days ago, I noticed a cotton patch on his head. He is eating fine, and I separated him in a own breeder box. Since then I have given him a few 15 minute salt baths a day, and added some more salt to the tank he's in. (I'd say approx 1 TBSP/5 gallons.) I also added one dose of Ick-X and one dose of Maracyn to the tank. There has been no improvement in the cotton patch, but it hasn't worsened either. I have access to other meds, but don't want to go down the rabbit hole yet. Any other suggestions? All help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyLoach Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Could you add a pic of the molly? And I think the other fish pick on him when there is food, because they want more food. Since fish love frozen food they will turn on their friends for it. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikv6 Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 I gave the molly salt baths daily, and raised the level of salt in the tank as well. Knock on wood, but the cotton went away after about 4 days. You are right about the frozen food. He is the runt, and man...they all set their sights on him during feeding time. I have kept him in the breeder box in hopes of fattening him up a bit. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyLoach Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Happy to hear that he is better now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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