Some sort of external white irritation on scales

[Digital]

I have a dragon's blood peacock that looks like it rubbed against something very rough or is having some sort of external problem with its scales. Its pectoral fins are also chewed up and fuzzy at their ends. I dont believe it is ich.

Ill post more photos later once I catch him and get him in a quarantine tank.

Any advise is appreciated

Marlin



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[Digital]

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[Localzoo]

Is he still eating?
Acting normal?
Any observation and water parameters might help get a quicker answer.

Any new fish plants decor?



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[Becca]

VELVET.

 

[Tony]

Fungal infection? "Fuzzy" screams fungus imo.

I thought velvet is more gold-colored than white, but not entirely sure.

Either way, separate it (looks like you already did), raise the tank temp and add salt (deionized, lots of it). For fungal infection, I'd add Pimafix. If it's velvet, I think you treat with copper.

Good luck.

 

[Becca]

Fungal infection? "Fuzzy" screams fungus imo.

I thought velvet is more gold-colored than white, but not entirely sure.

Either way, separate it (looks like you already did), raise the tank temp and add salt (deionized, lots of it). For fungal infection, I'd add Pimafix. If it's velvet, I think you treat with copper.

Good luck.

Tony, I've seen suspected velvet (would need a microscope to confirm) show up as almost clear, white, and gold... I had it hit a tank viciously after a water change last week and it did result in fuzzy fins/secondary bacterial and fungal infections to the fins.

Makes me seriously think twice about drinking my tap water...

 

[Becca]

Isolating and a treatment like polyguard would be a good start.

 

[Digital]

Think I should I treat my whole tank? From what what I've read online it spreads fast.

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[Tony]

Tony, I've seen suspected velvet (would need a microscope to confirm) show up as almost clear, white, and gold... I had it hit a tank viciously after a water change last week and it did result in fuzzy fins/secondary bacterial and fungal infections to the fins.

Makes me seriously think twice about drinking my tap water...

Gotcha.

 

[Digital]

Thanks for the advise, folks! I went ahead and treated my entire tank to be safe. Its hard to see if the dragon's blood is getting better, but he'll stay isolated for a while before he goes back. Thanks again

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