bethanylou13 0 Posted March 2, 2017 I'm a first time oranda owner and today I was watching my red cap oranda swim around when I noticed a white spot on his wen , I proceeded to handle him and wiped at the spot with a q-tip. Once I did that most of the white disappeared and only a faint white blotch was left ? Has anyone got any idea what this could be ? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,341 Posted March 2, 2017 Most likely Wen growth... If you can give us a photo/photos we can help you tell better 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bethanylou13 0 Posted March 2, 2017 My camera can't pick up the white patch but it is very pale now he is eating and swimming normally and the white patch only appeared over night 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,341 Posted March 2, 2017 29 minutes ago, bethanylou13 said: My camera can't pick up the white patch but it is very pale now he is eating and swimming normally and the white patch only appeared over night Most limey then Wen growth. If you see any redness let us know that could be a bacterial infection 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakaho 6,312 Posted March 2, 2017 As long as the fish remains active and hungry you have nothing to worry about. Some scientifically oriented goldfish keepers have looked at this white stuff and found mucus, dead fish cells, and some harmless bacteria feeding on this waste. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted March 3, 2017 Welcome to Kokos!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbysfish 370 Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome!! Happy you found us. Got some amazing experts here.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
