Turgidus has a sore next to their mouth
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:44 pm
pH-7.1, Amonia-0, Nitrites-0, Nitrates- 8
55 gallon tank, 1 Turgidus puffer, 2 SAPs, 1 Red Eyed Red Tailed. There is a divider separating the Turgidus from the other three. Heavily planted tank with sand bottom.
35-40% weekly water changes with Stress Coat Plus added. The Turgidus is fed snails, earthworms and occasionally krill.
The tank has been set up for 2 years with a Magnum 350 can filter and a 50 gal HOB. It was cycled using bacteria from an established and stable tank.
No changes this week other than a normal water change.
My Turgidus Zeppelin has a sore next to his mouth. I'm not sure how long he's had it but I suspect for at least a few days to a week because he's been more elusive than usual. It's about a quarter of an inch long and maybe a millimeter and a half wide. It' appears to be white and I'm wondering if perhaps it's healing. I'm wondering if it's a scratch from a snail shell. Should I start a medication and if so, what would be recommended? Or just observe for the next couple of days?
Also, the other fish are all fine.
Thank You!
55 gallon tank, 1 Turgidus puffer, 2 SAPs, 1 Red Eyed Red Tailed. There is a divider separating the Turgidus from the other three. Heavily planted tank with sand bottom.
35-40% weekly water changes with Stress Coat Plus added. The Turgidus is fed snails, earthworms and occasionally krill.
The tank has been set up for 2 years with a Magnum 350 can filter and a 50 gal HOB. It was cycled using bacteria from an established and stable tank.
No changes this week other than a normal water change.
My Turgidus Zeppelin has a sore next to his mouth. I'm not sure how long he's had it but I suspect for at least a few days to a week because he's been more elusive than usual. It's about a quarter of an inch long and maybe a millimeter and a half wide. It' appears to be white and I'm wondering if perhaps it's healing. I'm wondering if it's a scratch from a snail shell. Should I start a medication and if so, what would be recommended? Or just observe for the next couple of days?
Also, the other fish are all fine.
Thank You!