Slime Coat

[Jarred Darque]

Is it ok for a fish to shed slimecoat? I just noticed our 6 inch long common pleco shedding a small thing of slime coat. my 6 inch striped raphael is always shedding it. Just askin, thanks

Jarred

 

[Fishyfanatic]

Are you sure they don't have ich? I've never seen a fish "shed" before. It may be possible but I've nveer seen it happen.

 

[F-18 TECH]

Do you have pictures of this shedding? I have had fish with a fungus seem to be shedding something slimy. Mabey you should look a little closer at your fish and determine if it is a disease.

 

[Jarred Darque]

I will looko closer dont have a camera though

 

[Pleco]

A thicker slime coat means that there are more electrolites on the fish. this means that they can effectively fight bad bacteria and disease better. A fish cannot shed this slime coat, it would be the equivelent of you sheding the first layer of your skin as it protects them

-Pleco