Scratch/ Mark on Elongatus' Lower Lip

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Anton

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I got a 4 inch elongatus today and it has this mark on the tip of its lower lip. I'm sure he got this from constant rubbing against the aquarium glass. Will this mark/ scratch disappear? How do I cure it - melafix? Is there anything I can do to avoid this from happening again? Install a powerhead for strong water circulation?

Thanks!
 
Sorry, I can't post pictures right now but am sure that the mark/ scratch on the tip of the lower lip was caused by constant rubbing/ hitting against the glass. Will this eventually heal back to normal? I want a clean fish. :)

Thanks!
 
Unless its a scar, it will most likely heal back, and it will do so pretty quickly. There is also a thing called a chimple, which looks like a bump on the mouth area. A chimple is due to constant rubbing on the glass. This can be prevented by keeping the fish in a proper tank size. What size tank is your elong in?
 
My 4 inch elongatus is in a 50 gallon tank. Will a chimple disappear/ heal too in time? Am planning to treat it with melafix. I believe the mark is due to constant rubbing against the glass.

Do you think adding a powerhead will keep him from rubbing against the glass?

Thanks!
 
Anton;1384456; said:
My 4 inch elongatus is in a 50 gallon tank. Will a chimple disappear/ heal too in time? Am planning to treat it with melafix. I believe the mark is due to constant rubbing against the glass.

Do you think adding a powerhead will keep him from rubbing against the glass?

Thanks!
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Yes a chimple will heal in time, my fish get them all the time. No need for melafix, if you feel you have to add something, just throw in a little aquarium salt. Yes chimples are from glass rubbing and constantly running into the glass. A powerhead may help, some of my P's love them and some hate them, its worth a shot.
You can also try putting some plastic plants or decorations on each side of the tank so the fish may not run into the sides as much.
 
Anton;1385250; said:
Thanks stevelamby. I'll be adding a little salt upon water change. I hope the chimple heals and disappears soon!
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It should, just make sure you dissolve the salt as much as you can in a glass of tank water, dont just throw it right in. Good luck! :cool-1:
 
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