What is this on my Buccochromis rhoadesii?

[superemone]

What is that big bump underneath the mouth? Is that normal?

Thanks!

 

[JC_P]

It appears to be a pressure sore, a.k.a a "chimple" is that fish aggressive towards things outside it's aquarium?

 

[superemone]

I haven't noticed any aggression. He does dig pretty deep into the sand when feeding. How do I get rid of it?

 

[JC_P]

It usually goes away on it's own, but only when the fish discontinues the habit that caused it.

 

[mike dunagan]

Had a few fish get it from time to time. Moved decor around helps.

 

[frontosa521]

Wow I'm jealous. I've been looking for a rhoadesii for months and nothing! If u ever decide to breed him let me know!! thank you

 

[superemone]

Wow I'm jealous. I've been looking for a rhoadesii for months and nothing! If u ever decide to breed him let me know!! thank you

Thanks. They're wild caught. The male is growing fast and eats everything. The female has that golden yellow on her. She's beautiful.

 

[Pharaoh]

I've never seen one with the orange/redish color. Very cool.

 

[fishfanatic80]

Nice stock

 

[Dark SSide]

The arowana guys have told me to place plants on the ends of the tank and sooner or later they will realize they cant swim past the plants. Don't know if it works but can't hurt.