[Jake79]

Hi... I came home from work tonight and one of my 8 inch red bellies has a squarish mark on his chin?? It isn't a bite or anything. One of the big plants was up rooted floating on top I was thinking maybe he just got spooked today and hit his head on the glass? It wouldn't be an infection or some diese would it? My guess would be hitting the glass. But just making sure
Thanks guys

 

[MPower]

It shouldn't get infected from bumping the glass.

 

[SERRAPYGO]

Yup. You answered your own question. Just add a little aquarium salt to be safe.

 

[hydroshutter]

yup, "chimple" as people nicknamed them.. Should go away. If it doesn't, it'll form into a calouse.

 

[SnowCichlid.]

Nothing to be worried about. Ocasionally your P will get spooked and make a Mad dash across your tank without regard of bumping of scraping against something. There shouldnt be any problems as long as you take good care of your water :

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[Jake79]

thanks guys.... just being safe I was pretty sure it just bumped the glass

 

[Guest]

one of my baby fish have that too

 

[RHOMULOUS]

Probably got it from smacking his face into the tank. It may form into a calouse. Some aquarium salt should take care of it.

 

[Kolbenschlag]

My 5 inch red belly has the same thing, except it looks white, which is making me worried about the possibility of it being infected... I already added some aquarium salt... what else can I do? Also, when should I be worried if it's still there? He's a great fish and i dont want him dying on me.. Thanks a lot guys.

 

[Innes]

"My 5 inch red belly has the same thing, except it looks white" - Kolbenschlag

I wouldn't worry too much, Melafix is a good treatment that you could try, but I seriously doubt that any long term harm will come to your fish.
The fact that it is white suggests that it might br a fungus, so I would keep a close eye on the situation, and pics would be helpful for a more definate identification of the problem.

 

[Kolbenschlag]

He wont let me get a good pic of it.. but it looks to be getting worse. Is there anything I can do?

 

[Alexraptor]

Just add a little aquarium salt to be safe.

u got that answer early on this post

try some medications(specific kinds), get a good aquarium book and look up diseases

 

[Kolbenschlag]

Already tried aquarium salt... it had no effect.

 

[Kolbenschlag]

I got a few pics of my P, but i can figure out how to upload with the new format of the board... anyone know how?

 

[Innes]

try sending them to Xenon

 

[Kolbenschlag]

I cant figure out how to upload, so this is the best I could do... I hope it helps.

 

[Kolbenschlag]

Wow, now Im getting creative...

 

[Judazzz]

He Kolbenschlag, that picture is pretty dark...
Do you want me to Photoshop it a bit, so it's a bit clearer???

 

[Kolbenschlag]

If you think that would help... thanks a lot man... had to take it while he was sleeping... lol

 

[Judazzz]

Well, the quality hasn't improved, but I think it's clearer this way.

btw: you're welcome

And really don't know what it is, though. Thank god I never had any sick fish yet *knock, knock*
Sorry, wish I could help you out...