White blotches on GT?

[cdienzo]

Hey y'all,

I just noticed these white blotches on one of my juvie GT's tail. None of the other 3 GTs have it- don't know if it's been there all along.

55g, Water is 82* F, A=0, N=0, N=5 ppm. pH=7, not sure on hardness/softness.

Here's a pic:

Appetite is good- (s)he competes well for food & even has a mini-territory where she doesn't get bothered too much. She & my other suspected female get chased, but nothing major. Overall, pretty active.

Any ideas?

Regards,
-cd

 

[thatcichlidguy]

From the pic it looks like an injury to the fin rather than a parasitic infection like ich or a fungus. Keep an eye on it though cause it could possibly become infected. Also keeping a closer watch on the tank you may catch the perpitrator trying to rough her up .

 

[cdienzo]

Thanks for the reply.

I think I will be keeping a closer eye on the tank. Hopefully I won't have to start splitting them up so soon.

Regards,
-cd