What is this???

[fishy5]

So I just noticed something weird on my rainbowfish. He is the most dominant and healthy of the group. Eating well. Is this a parasite, growth, deformation? I have no idea. If it is a parasite I want it out ASAP but I’m going away until Friday night. What do I do? (Thing is on his nose if you didn’t see)

 

[Gourami Swami]

Hard to see, are you referring to the white spot on his nose? Could he maybe have scratched himself on the piece of wood?

 

[kno4te]

Does look like a scrape.

 

[fishy5]

Does look like a scrape.

Kind of but it’s kind of like a bulge or it’s raised.

 

[fishy5]

Hard to see, are you referring to the white spot on his nose? Could he maybe have scratched himself on the piece of wood?

Looks more like a raised line in person.

 

[Gourami Swami]

In that case it could be a bacterial infection, possible that he scraped his nose and then it became infected. I would treat with Melafix, as prescribed on the bottle.

 

[fishy5]

In that case it could be a bacterial infection, possible that he scraped his nose and then it became infected. I would treat with Melafix, as prescribed on the bottle.

I don’t know if I’ll treat... idc about the fish much I just don’t want it to spread to my others. Might treat in 5 gal idk. Could it be a parasite? That’s all I’m worried abt. I’m already gone so it will have to stay for 3 days. If it’s a parasite will it spread or just infect the fish?

 

[kno4te]

Would separate and maybe watch as it don’t look like a parasite.

Try and get better pics. Is it acting normal?

 

[fishy5]

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Would separate and maybe watch as it don’t look like a parasite.

Try and get better pics. Is it acting normal?

Acting 100% normal swimming and eating. Dominant male of the pack.

 

[kno4te]

Would just watch for now.