Is this fungus?

[amydaveg]

I noticed this on my chocolate cichlid a few days ago and just thought it was his coloring. Now it looks like some scales are lose and there may be white puffy things.

What is this? Should I isolate? All water parameters are perfect 0/0/10

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[Matt68005]

Looks like he has costia?
Try a med from walmart called "parasite clear"
It contains a anti-parasite and also a anti-fungal.
Read up here, fungus does not attack healthy tissue, its always secondary.
Aquarium Information - Fungus
Improve water quality as well.

 

[amydaveg]

I just looked that up and I think you are right. It looks more like Costia than a fungus

Do you think the Melafix will take care of it? I don't have any Walmart near me, but I can try a local fish store. Treat the whole tank?


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[Matt68005]

Ya i would just drop some tablets in there remove any charocol from filter pad first
Melafix might help, so would fresh water and heat tho.