Pink white colored patch

[Ruturaj]

Yesterday's pics don't have these spot, is it injury? Circled around the patches. Other two pics are from yesterday.

 

[Ruturaj]

Something similar happened in this thread, but there was no conclusion on it.

What on earth is going on with the Flowerhorn and my tank? At a loss!

I am so lost and confused now. I have no idea what is going on.Instead of typing a long ass story I'll give you the tank info and main points, pictures to follow. Tank: 55gallon Inhabitants: 1 x Kamfa Flowerhorn (5-6 inches at a guess) Substrate: Pewter Sand Filters: Fluval 306 and Large sponge...

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[Ruturaj]

It has increased overnight, @rdany idea what it is?

 

[kno4te]

Can u post ur water parameters. Would try some topical methylene blue.

 

[Ruturaj]

Can u post ur water parameters. Would try some topical methylene blue.

Water params from last sunday

Water params before WC
KH 3 degree
GH 15-16 degree
pH 7.6

Tap water GH 4 degree, added some replenish to increase GH by 3 degree for 40 gallons

Water params after WC
KH 3 degree
GH 13 degree
pH 7.6

I am checking again now.

He has been trying to jump a little from the water towards heater cable, may be he just scraped that side on heater adjuster knob, I have eheim jager.

 

[Ruturaj]

I have some methylene blue, pimafix, stressguard and seachem cichlid salt, api aquarium salt.

How much methylene blue should I add?

 

[Ruturaj]

Today's params
pH 7.6 (stable)
Ammonia 0 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm

For sanity check adding a image of ammonia test

 

[Ruturaj]

Can u post ur water parameters. Would try some topical methylene blue.

Added methylene blue as per instructions, 20ml for 40 gallon (5 ml per 10 gallon). Fish has been scratching against surface yesterday.

 

[Ruturaj]

Is that itch, under his chin

 

[JSpilo]

It's probably scrapping on the inside of the rim. Maybe try lowering the water level?

What's the nitrate level at?