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Uh Oh
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:21 pm
by strike2
I am not sure if this is a serious situation or just a something like chafing (which I dont think fish do). When I got my GSP a few days ago it had some white rings on its belly and they seemed to lighten up so I didn't worry, but tonight it seems like maybe they are getting worse. Here is a picture of it, any and all help appreciated.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:22 pm
by Boxermom
Those appear to be bite marks/scars to me.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:26 pm
by strike2
I would agree..but why are none of his fins nipped? (He was housed with about 20 other GSP's at walmart in a 10 gallon tank)
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:31 pm
by Boxermom
Because they didn't nip his fins, they nipped his body. Very common for them to have body bite marks and not nipped fins.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:35 pm
by strike2
interesting, anyway to help him out, or just let it heal naturally?
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:37 pm
by OraLacerta
You can add Pimafix and Melafix to prevent any infections & to aid in the healing process.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:43 pm
by strike2
sounds good.