Six line wrasse discoloration

[Falconsrock23]

Here is a pic don't know how well you will be able to see it. It seems to. Have like white blotches on his skin.

[bighabeeb]

Hard to see but its possible that he has some kind of bacterial/fungal growth on him. What else is in the tank, how long has it been running, what are you test results?

[Falconsrock23]

Tank has been running for about two months now. Testing the water now and that is the only fish in the tank he was my first addition.

[Falconsrock23]

Results nitrites-0, nitrates-0, ph-7.4, sg-1.023

[Falconsrock23]

How would I buffer my ph because I know that's really low but you think that's what caused this "fungus"

[all4wheels2]

That pH is really low. What is your temperature set at? Usually pale skin is a sign of stress, which the pH would definitely cause. Also, what was your ammonia test result? I would consider doing a water change.

They almost look like the blotches after the ich parasite ruptures from the fish, but it's hard to tell.

[bighabeeb]

PH is definitely a touch low, but I'll need to defer to the experts in the group...I have far less experience with saltwater fish, but I know that little white flecks on the sides of a fish is typically not a good thing (this is how things like marine ich and the like can start) - not saying you have ich mind you, but it's what it sounds kinda like to me.

[Falconsrock23]

Ammonia was also 0 sorry and my temp stays around 80 degrees

[Gti_Leo]

the temp is a little to high.

do you have a glass cover and how much surface agitation is there. to get your PH to raise try aiming a power head up at the surface so the water can aerate its self

[Falconsrock23]

Yes I have a glass cover and there is slot of surface agitation I have an mp10 like 2 inches from the surface in my 29 biocube.

[all4wheels2]

Originally Posted by Falconsrock23

Ammonia was also 0 sorry and my temp stays around 80 degrees

Hmmm...I guess I would just try to do a water change and get some fresh supplements in the tank. I also have the biocube 29 and keep the temp around 80-81, but my pH stays around 8.0. I also only have one 425gph powerhead in there with no problems.

I'm at a loss lol I can't think of anything else sorry. I guess you could always add some buffer, although I try not to add any chemicals to my tanks.

[Falconsrock23]

Originally Posted by all4wheels2

Hmmm...I guess I would just try to do a water change and get some fresh supplements in the tank. I also have the biocube 29 and keep the temp around 80-81, but my pH stays around 8.0. I also only have one 425gph powerhead in there with no problems.

I'm at a loss lol I can't think of anything else sorry. I guess you could always add some buffer, although I try not to add any chemicals to my tanks.

What kind of supplements should I add?

[all4wheels2]

I meant that the salt mix should have supplements already in it which theoretically maintains the pH and calcium and other stuff like that. I use Instant Ocean salt mix and really like it.

Sorry for the confusion.

[Falconsrock23]

Ya I was really quick to reply and got what you meant like two minutes after I posted haha sorry