Something wrong with my oscar

[Gene0514]

I noticed this today.
Anyone have any clue as to what this is and how to treat it?

 

[DISCIPLE]

looks like fungus. id do wc every other day by 50%. try melafix, raise temp up a few degrees, and aquarium salt.

 

[Gene0514]

It doesn't look like cotton, It just looks like a patch. The ones on the side look a little like scratches but i don't know

 

[sgtbips]

Any problem I ever had with my Oscars was cured with Salt and a jump up in Temperature. Usually cleared up very fast. Never had to use Meds (Melafix, etc..).

 

[lunk71]

do you have sand for substrate? ... my oscar often looked like that when i had sand in my tank .. they like to stir the sand up and would coat themselfs with it ..which made it look like they where shedding? ... i took the sand out ...havent had the problem since ....... your pics are kinda blurry ..cant really tell if thats the situation your having ..

 

[Gene0514]

no i have gravel. I'm gonna go buy some salt and melafix

 

[AMG]

The last shot looks like the start of HITH. Start doing partial water changes daily until it clears.

What are you feeding him?

 

[Gene0514]

You mean his nostril?

 

[jay240G]

I think you're right AMG, looks like start of HITH.

 

[cris]

could be hith just do 50%water change check your water readings ammonia and nitrites should always be at 0 and nitates should be below 40 but less than 20 is better. if you keep your water in good condition the prob should clear