Barramundiii Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hello, my Tandanus Catfish has these odd white Sores/blotches marks on his sides. I do see him scrape against the gravel sometimes, wondering if this is serious? or are they scrapes? He seems to be constantly breathing quickly compared to the other fish. Sorry for the poor picture. Will try for a better one shortly. He is eating fine and is as active as these guys get id say. Since taking the picture a week ago he has gotten a few more. Is it an infection of some kind? None of the other fish in the tank have the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Do they look like flesh wounds? or is it just the skin? Anything growing off them? Any discolouration besides the whiteness of the sore? If not then its probable that he has hurt himself on a piece of driftwood or something, their upper body skin is not as tough as their belly skin. One thing thats a bit weird is that the markings are All Circular, signs of a bacterial infection. Put some Aquarium salt in the tank (1 Tablespoon Per 40 Litres), Raise the temp to 29 (Which shouldnt be hard in this weather) and keep Airation to a maximum. See how he goes..... Mabye some other members could have some input..... Seph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetpetz Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 It looks bacterial to me, but it's hard to tell. If it gets any worse I'd catch him and dab betadine on the spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barramundiii Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Sores now have red centre. does this indicate its bacterial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie123 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 That could be the start of an anchor worm infestation. Have a very close look at the sores and see if you can see a tiny thread coming from them. It may also be a bit early to see them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batters Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 check your ph champ. are you using rainwater at all? i'd say probably red spot disease, its a bacterial infection that turns up all the time in the richmond its caused by low pH from the acid sulfate soils and high organic loads add to the problem. so i'd test your pH, raise it and buffer it as well as mayb a gravel clean. there's a few medications available to help clear up bacterial infections as well, just better to do it without them in my opinion. cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batters Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 oh and dont raise the temp it will only add to the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barramundiii Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 check your ph champ. are you using rainwater at all? i'd say probably red spot disease, its a bacterial infection that turns up all the time in the richmond its caused by low pH from the acid sulfate soils and high organic loads add to the problem. so i'd test your pH, raise it and buffer it as well as mayb a gravel clean. there's a few medications available to help clear up bacterial infections as well, just better to do it without them in my opinion. cheers mick Ok, I'll use your method hopefully it works. Is the infection contagious? No other fish seem to be affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barramundiii Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 All healed up! very happy. Thanks heaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batters Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 no worries. the red spot disease is actually a fungus, the old books call it bacteria though. i'm interested did you have a low pH? etc. cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barramundiii Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 It's back again!! Not inflammed like before yet. PH was 7 last time i checked it. Will have another look tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetpetz Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 It looks bacterial to me, but it's hard to tell. If it gets any worse I'd catch him and dab betadine on the spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
