bright redness at the base of the pectoral fin where it joins the breast - Aquarium Advice

xyyz · 08-28-2008, 07:22 PM

hello all,

i just noticed this a few minutes ago. the left pectoral fin's starting point (where it joins the breast) is almost blood red. the entire part joining the body is red, not just a spot. the line isn't too thick, but it's pretty noticeable.

the fish is still active and has a good appetite. there's a pair of aggressive angelfish that are close to spawning, so i know they take nips at all other fish, making me think this might be a wound; however in looking at the pattern, it seems unlikely.

is this a wound, or is this, and i hope not, some sort of infection.

what do i do to treat this condition?

i have a quarantine tank ready, so if the fish needs to be treated, i can get the meds and start on it right away.

xyyz · 08-28-2008, 08:04 PM

i wonder why you can't add pictures during an edit...

anyways, here's a picture. i'll try and get some better ones.

xyyz · 08-28-2008, 08:24 PM

here are two more pictures:

**Zagz** · 08-28-2008, 10:46 PM

It does look like either a wound or an infection possibly caused by a wound. I would wait on the QT and try doing an extra water change. If the spot doesn't start to heal, then I would move to QT and treat with a broad spectrum antibotic.

xyyz · 08-29-2008, 03:48 AM

i have a 1.5 gallon QT. i was told it was way too small. is it true that i need a 10 gallon min quarantine tank?

xyyz · 08-30-2008, 03:51 AM

i woke up this morning to find the redness gone. thank God.

**Zagz** · 08-31-2008, 11:16 PM

For angelfish a 10 gal qt would be best. I'm glad the spot is gone.

xyyz · 09-01-2008, 07:23 AM

i guess i gotta figure out what to do with this 1.5 gallon tank.

Alaris · 09-01-2008, 07:12 PM

Sell it and buy a 10g.

xyyz · 09-01-2008, 08:58 PM

the sad this is that the ten gallon and this were the same price. even the petsmart employee was shaking her head when i purchased this one.

08-28-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
xyyz Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 105 Images: 3	bright redness at the base of the pectoral fin where it joins the breast hello all, i just noticed this a few minutes ago. the left pectoral fin's starting point (where it joins the breast) is almost blood red. the entire part joining the body is red, not just a spot. the line isn't too thick, but it's pretty noticeable. the fish is still active and has a good appetite. there's a pair of aggressive angelfish that are close to spawning, so i know they take nips at all other fish, making me think this might be a wound; however in looking at the pattern, it seems unlikely. is this a wound, or is this, and i hope not, some sort of infection. what do i do to treat this condition? i have a quarantine tank ready, so if the fish needs to be treated, i can get the meds and start on it right away.

09-01-2008, 07:12 PM	#9
Alaris Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 514	Sell it and buy a 10g. __________________ 10 gallon FW ~ male betta, 3 pygmy corys, 3 oto cats, java fern, java moss

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08-29-2008, 03:48 AM	#5
xyyz Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 105 Images: 3	i have a 1.5 gallon QT. i was told it was way too small. is it true that i need a 10 gallon min quarantine tank?

08-30-2008, 03:51 AM	#6
xyyz Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 105 Images: 3	i woke up this morning to find the redness gone. thank God.

09-01-2008, 07:23 AM	#8
xyyz Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 105 Images: 3	i guess i gotta figure out what to do with this 1.5 gallon tank.

09-01-2008, 08:58 PM	#10
xyyz Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 105 Images: 3	the sad this is that the ten gallon and this were the same price. even the petsmart employee was shaking her head when i purchased this one.