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I have noticed a white spot on the side of the arrowhead, it's not very big but i can't have a propper look because hes always buryed. If a Fish has white spot does the fish just have one patch or many? im not sure if it was some sand stuck to him or white patch. Which treatment is the best to buy for him?

Could be a scratch or something.

Mabie a fungus infection?

suvattii2012 wrote:Mabie a fungus infection?

Does it look flat or like cotton?

CoCoPuffs wrote:

suvattii2012 wrote:Mabie a fungus infection?

Does it look flat or like cotton?

It looks pretty flat to the skin, i only had a quick glance while he was turning around. It didn't seem to be growing of him more like a white patch on his skin.

Well, they are burrowers. So, depending on how smooth everything is, I'd assume he scratched himself...`less he's been getting feeder fish...

CoCoPuffs wrote:Well, they are burrowers. So, depending on how smooth everything is, I'd assume he scratched himself...`less he's been getting feeder fish...

Hes had fish about 2 weeks ago some guppies from my friends tank. He has had them from when i first got him every now and then when food is low or my freinds population is to high. What do you think the best course of action would be now?

If you're seeing one small spot and there's no change and it can't be identified then there are no treatments. Keep an eye on it and watch for changes, maybe it's just some sand that's stuck.

Flutter wrote:If you're seeing one small spot and there's no change and it can't be identified then there are no treatments. Keep an eye on it and watch for changes, maybe it's just some sand that's stuck.

Ok thank you, i will do that. I thought it might be sand stuck but im not 100% it looked like a white patch but only at a quick glace. I will keep a eye. Its ashame i might have to try get him out the sand with food daily if possible, so i can have a look.

Just got a good look and it has shunk by at least 50% i have raised the temp for a day but still added nothing, should i wait a few more days till its gone or still buy some treatment? and what would i buy now? I think it could have been a scrape on the skin mabie. Good news anyway whatever.

A burn from the heater maybe? Mine Got a few from time time.

Rocker wrote:A burn from the heater maybe? Mine Got a few from time time.

Its possible yeah, what ever it is, it's getting smaller day by day.