Type of fish that are affected (common name and latin name if possible - common names vary worldwide, latin names don't!). Sumo II-Schistura cf. balteata
* How long has the tank been set up for? About a year
* Size of tank (dimensions and volume). About 30l, just a rectangle quarantine tank
* How is the tank being filtered? internal filter
* Water temperature. 24-25C
* Your maintenance regime (e.g. how often water changes are carried out, what percentage of the water is changed each time, how often you clean your filter/s and how do you do this?) 2 or 3 water changes a week, between 30-50% a time. Filter cleaned maybe once a month.
* Has anything new been added to the tank recently? (fish, plants, live food, decor etc). nothing new, everything has been the same since i got her.
* What other fish are in the tank? one other Schistura cf. balteata and two young Ambastaia/Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki- dwarf chain loaches.
* As detailed a description as possible of the symptoms the fish are exhibiting (remember a photograph can speak a thousand words). There is a red mark/spot at the base of her left pectoral fin. It is probably the size of her eye or slightly smaller. It is a bright red. She is eating and playing normally. Swimming well, no other symptoms.
* How long ago the affected fish were added to the tank, and how long the fish have been displaying symptoms. Had them about 6 weeks, she has had the mark about a week.
* Your current water parameters - ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH (please don't say 'my water is fine, the levels are ok', we would like actual numbers from the test results)no ammonia or nitrite, 20ppm nitrate
I don't like using medications lots so have done nothing, just thought fish had caught itself and would heal. But it doesn't seem like a wound an it has stayed bright bright red so any help would be appreciated. The tank is small i am aware but they would be in the main tank by now if it weren't for this. Tank has quite a strong current. Very fine sand substrate, bits of bogwood.
Red dot at fin base, any ideas?
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Re: Red dot at fin base, any ideas?
Many schistura species have this so it may be nothing.
Did it appear suddenly?
Did it appear suddenly?
Re: Red dot at fin base, any ideas?
hello thanks for replying.
Yes it appeared overnight and hasn't changed since. So it could just be a harmless mark?
Yes it appeared overnight and hasn't changed since. So it could just be a harmless mark?
- Jim Powers
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Re: Red dot at fin base, any ideas?
I'm not sure. It could be. A pic would help tremendously. If it appeared overnight, it makes me think it might be a wound.
If it is, and the fish is not acting odd or it does not get larger, I would just make sure to keep the water quality high and allow it to heal on its own.
If it is, and the fish is not acting odd or it does not get larger, I would just make sure to keep the water quality high and allow it to heal on its own.
Re: Red dot at fin base, any ideas?
I have been trying to get a photo but no luck. She sits on the filter right against the glass but is always facing the wrong way . It doesn't seem like a disease or parasite so for now then i will just keep on eye on it.Thanks for the help it is always nice to get another opinion .
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