Ulcer problem!

[Alexx]

I see my blue oranda has a little red mark under his head. What do I do?

Edited February 13, 2014 by Alexx

[Georgia]

The mods can't really help you if you don't provide some adequate information....Ulcers can be pretty serious, so it's best we can intervene as soon as possible.

Please fill out this form and provide pictures\video.

• Test Results for the Following:
  • * Ammonia Level(Tank)
  • * Nitrite Level(Tank)
  • * Nitrate level(Tank)
  • * Ammonia Level(Tap)
  • * Nitrite Level(Tap)
  • * Nitrate level(Tap)
  • * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines)
  • * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines)
• Other Required Info:
  • * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops?
  • * Water temperature?
  • * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running?
  • * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)?
  • * How often do you change the water and how much?
  • * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change?
  • * How many fish in the tank and their size?
  • * What kind of water additives or conditioners?
  • * What do you feed your fish and how often?
  • * Any new fish added to the tank?
  • * Any medications added to the tank?
  • * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment.
  • * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus?
  • * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.?

Thanks, and good luck.

[Helen]

little red marks, particularly on the under side of fish can be anything. sometimes they come from frequently bottom sitting, returning to the same place to rest frequently... from water quality or parasites. it could also be a pimple like spot forming (usually the come with some minor blood spotting). or, you may have detected an ulcer in it's early stages.

we look forward to seeing pics and reading your answers.