Anorea 144 Posted May 13, 2016 I need help identifying this, please. My other fish in the tank doesn't have anything on him, and this fish doesn't have any other spots worth this on it. It's only on the leading edges of his little arm fins. (Pectoral fins?) I recently added a Nerite Snail, and that's been the only change to his environment. Thanks a bunch, and let me know if i need to take better photos, please. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 13, 2016 Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level(Tank) - 0ppm * Nitrite Level(Tank) - 0ppm * Nitrate level(Tank) - 40 (?)ppm * Ammonia Level(Tap) - 0ppm * Nitrite Level(Tap) - 0ppm * Nitrate Level(Tap) - 20ppm? * Ph Level, (Tank) - 7.6 * Ph Level, (Tap) - 7.6 - My municipality doesn't provide any information on water quality, so i don't know the gh or anything. Other Required Info: * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? API Freshwater Master Kit, drops. * Water temperature? -70 to 80 F * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? - 36G bow front, running since 08.2015 * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? -Fluval aqua clear rated for 50gph * How often do you change the water and how much? Please answer both questions. - once a week, 40-50%, next week80-90% * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? - 5 days, 80% * How many fish in the tank and their size? - 2 Ranchu, both about 3" SL * What kind of water additives or conditioners? - API Tap Water Conditioner * What do you feed your fish and how often? -Recently started giving repashy soilent green, about 2 weeks ago. Twice a day. Peas once or twice a week. * Any new fish added to the tank? -No * Any medications added to the tank? -recently aquarium salt, stress- x, and melafix. * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. -Prazi for quarantine before introduction to tank. 07.2015 -Salt and melafix, Stress-X, for bruises on Lemon. 04.20.2016 to 05.01.2016 * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? List all physical symptoms. -Yes, the white goopy-looking spots. * Any unusual behavior? -No Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexloo11 64 Posted May 13, 2016 All I see are the dots on his pectoral fins, and if those are the only ones then that means those are breeding stars indicating that he's a male ready to breed. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 13, 2016 Oh really? That would really male me feel better. Are you sure? Please don't think I'm being skeptical of you, i just want to make sure. I love him so much that i don't want to skip over it if it is something bad. Thanks so much for the reply! Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexloo11 64 Posted May 13, 2016 I'm pretty positive since my big lionhead has the same thing. All I see are little white tubercles on his pectoral fins. I don't see anything else on his body or anything. No signs of flashing or rubbing on objects? If that's the case, it means he's a boy and ready to spawn. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjfromga 1,784 Posted May 13, 2016 Alex is probably right, that's a common location for breeding stars. His look a little larger and bumpier than most I've seen, but they're probably breeding stars. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 13, 2016 Oh yay! Thanks so much you guys! He doesn't have them anywhere else, no. He and the other fish have been nudging/chasing each other more often recently. I'll continue to watch him carefully though. Ooooh yay, I really hope it's breeding stars. It's nice to confirm him as male, too! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 13, 2016 Those marks are about as tall(thick) as his fins are. Does that sound right? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speckles 1,178 Posted May 14, 2016 Maybe a mod can confirm? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCGold 1,691 Posted May 14, 2016 As far as I can tell, those look like breeding stars. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks everyone! If anyone else has an opinion please let me know! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexloo11 64 Posted May 14, 2016 Nudging other fish is definitely a sign of hitting breeding maturity age and characteristics of breeding. He's a boy! Congrats 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 14, 2016 :3 Yay! Thanks everyone! I'm really glad that it's not something crazy. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,334 Posted May 14, 2016 As far as I can tell, those look like breeding stars. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks a lot, everyone! :'D Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speckles 1,178 Posted May 14, 2016 Its a Boy 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 14, 2016 Today Schmendrik has a spot like the others on his fins, on his head, over his eye. Is that also a common place for breeding stars? It's just one spot. Should i be worried? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCGold 1,691 Posted May 15, 2016 Hmmmm...can you post a picture? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Edited May 15, 2016 by Anorea 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 16, 2016 Hmmmm...can you post a picture? There you go, and thanks again for helping! I think I'm a worry-wart, maybe? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speckles 1,178 Posted May 16, 2016 Wen growth? Don't listen to me though...wait for a mod What a sweety! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCGold 1,691 Posted May 16, 2016 White spots on a wen may mean a bit of slime coat buildup or potentially wen growth. Since your last prazi treatment was last July, at the next water change add a dose of prazi. Flukes can buildup over time and it is common for people to put a dose of prazi or two in their tanks every 4 - 6 months. Flukes can result in slime coat buildup. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 16, 2016 Oh wow, I didn't know that they could just buildup in the slime coat! D: I'll do that then. So that one isn't a breeding star, then. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexloo11 64 Posted May 16, 2016 Oh wow, I didn't know that they could just buildup in the slime coat! D: I'll do that then. So that one isn't a breeding star, then. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk The white spot on top of of your chu's head looks like wen growth to me. My lionhead has much different wen growth and has experienced more wen pimples than any of my orandas. Sometimes the wen pimples even look very fungus like, but it goes away after a few hours. Normally by him rubbing it on something or the wen pimple pops on its own. Like Lisa said, if it's been a while since you have prazi'ed your tank, it doesn't hurt to go through a prazi treatment protocol. I do one on my tank about every 35 days as part of my maintenance plan. The white growth on his head is not breeding stars (breeding stars are only found on the gill plate and front pectoral fins), but looks like to me, wen growth. If your chu isn't acting abnormally or sick and your water parameters have been good, I would hedge my bet that it is wen growth. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorea 144 Posted May 16, 2016 Oooh ok thanks a lot! I didn't know they could get pimples either! XD everything is normal with the tank, and him, yeah. Okidoki, thanks everyone! I'll quit wording about it now. XD Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
