Buttikoferi: Odd problem, or not - red mouth and gums ...

[Sandee]

Not sure if this is a problem or not - Butti has developed a reddish mouth and gum issue ... looks like he should brush more, but. His diet consists mostly of Krill and OSI pellets ... both reddish/brown/orange. Or is this some kind of weird fungus? Comments welcome! Thanks!

Sandee | NJ

Freshwater:
125g - Oscars, Col. Sharks, Rotkiel, Parrots, Flagtail, Geophagus, Goby, Royal Pleco, Silver Dollars
(2) 125g - Ton of Synos n Cichlids
75g - Un-happy Oscar, Dithers
55g - Happy Buttakoferi in solitary
55g - Little RTC, soon to be big RTC
29g - Moody Mbu Puffer
29g - Happy Fahaka
20g - Very cheerful GS Puffer
15g - My little Cichlid Babies!
10g - Quarintine Tank

Saltwater:
75g - Porcupine Puffer, Tang
90g - 6 Damsels, just getting the tank started ...

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[balton777]

I'm not sure about the red mouth issue but are you sure you're keeping his water clean and filtered enough? The reason I ask is all his pock marks from Hole in the Head disease. A 55 gallon isn't going to be able to house a Butti for too much longer either unless you want to stunt him. Looks like he's already having issues ...good luck with him.

 

[Cdog]

Take some pics to your local lfs and see if there is someone that knows alot about diseases? Good luck.

 

[Onion01]

Take some pics to your local lfs and see if there is someone that knows alot about diseases? Good luck.

why not here? we are pretty smart guys