Why gram-negative, Michael?
Hard to say for me what it is so I'd catch it and use a cotton Q-tip and disinfect the wound with a mild antiseptic - hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, iodine, etc. - at least several times for several days to see if there is any effect.
Sure it will stress the fish, yet cichlids are tough.
Hard to say for me what it is so I'd catch it and use a cotton Q-tip and disinfect the wound with a mild antiseptic - hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, iodine, etc. - at least several times for several days to see if there is any effect.
Sure it will stress the fish, yet cichlids are tough.