Oceanlynah
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I accidentally posted this question on the wrong forum, so I am trying again in the Cichlid section.
A few weeks ago, I noticed a spot on Oscar's right that looked like a missing scale, then it started looking white, like fuzz. I treated with Melafix and by day 3, the spot was looking a lot better, looked like it was scarring/healing and fuzz was diminishing. But about day 5 of TX, another area appeared on his left side. After the initial 7 days with Melafix, I waited two days and started another 7 day round of Melafix but it is day 6 and the newer spots are not improving.
I am attaching photos. The spot in the first four was completely covered in white when I began TX. First four are of the initial spot on his right, appears to be healing, white is almost all gone.
Last four photos are of the newer spots on his left. After 6 days of Melafix I don't see any improvement.
Are these just random scales that got injured or is this something else entirely?
Can I do another (a third) round of Melafix?
Does anyone know what this is?
Any suggestions or advice?
He's almost a year and is approx 11". He seems totally fine other than these spots, he eats fine and acts normal.
Thanks for taking the time to read and I look forward to your help!
A few weeks ago, I noticed a spot on Oscar's right that looked like a missing scale, then it started looking white, like fuzz. I treated with Melafix and by day 3, the spot was looking a lot better, looked like it was scarring/healing and fuzz was diminishing. But about day 5 of TX, another area appeared on his left side. After the initial 7 days with Melafix, I waited two days and started another 7 day round of Melafix but it is day 6 and the newer spots are not improving.
I am attaching photos. The spot in the first four was completely covered in white when I began TX. First four are of the initial spot on his right, appears to be healing, white is almost all gone.
Last four photos are of the newer spots on his left. After 6 days of Melafix I don't see any improvement.
Are these just random scales that got injured or is this something else entirely?
Can I do another (a third) round of Melafix?
Does anyone know what this is?
Any suggestions or advice?
He's almost a year and is approx 11". He seems totally fine other than these spots, he eats fine and acts normal.
Thanks for taking the time to read and I look forward to your help!
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