Mouth Fungus?

[Angler]

My 4 inch flowerhorn has a white fungusy substance stuck on his inner upper and bottom lips. I believe that he had a little fight with my clown loaches and damaged his mouth a little, and then this stuff started to grow.

I tried to do some research. I read about mouth rot/fungus, but I read that this is normally caused by unhealthy, crowded tanks. He is in a 55 with 4 clown loaches and a small Ornate - healthy water parameters. Like I said, I think the growth is from sustaining an injury on his mouth. I noticed it a few days ago, and he is still very active with a great appetite.

Any suggestions on what this is and what I should do?

Thanks.

 

[Lupin]

True fungal infections are very rare. Yours is bacterial infection. If I were you, isolate the fish and consider treating with antibacterial meds. Maracyn, Binox or Acriflavine should do the job.

 

[Angler]

True fungal infections are very rare. Yours is bacterial infection. If I were you, isolate the fish and consider treating with antibacterial meds. Maracyn, Binox or Acriflavine should do the job.

Thanks for the input.

What about Melafix and salt treatment?

 

[Lupin]

Thanks for the input.

What about Melafix and salt treatment?

They aren't as effective unfortunately.