concerned

[EBW]

Just ordered a few fish, some new plants and some snails to assist with algae control. now i have noticed that two of my male cherry barbs have a slight wound or fungal hump center dorcel just above eyes. so two male barbs with same wound or fungal patch in exact same location. no other tank mates show any sign of infection. water chemistry good, ph 8.0, and swordtails and platties have successfully had babies recently. not sure how to proceed with new invertebrates coming. no quarantine tank available. any advise or info would be appreciated.

 

[Autumnsky]

If you need to you might be able to use a plastic tote tub as a makeshift QT. Maybe a couple for the different fish / inverts, with a split air pump.

Check out this and see if you might be able to ID the illness. Check Columnaris pics online and see if it seems it is.

https://www.aquariumadvice.com/fish-disease-index-for-diagnosis-and-treatment/