Urgent need help please

Today I noticed scales right above where the pectoral fin comes out, right under gill cover have turned jelly like. They are still attached but no color. I noticed that my aro has been moving his pectoral fins, like trying to get something off. I changed water 50% today. I was already using salt to heal head injury and 4 scales that are protruding in the corner, only a little though. Temp is currently at 29.4 C. Anyone know what is happening and how to cure?

Originally Posted by mopes

Today I noticed scales right above where the pectoral fin comes out, right under gill cover have turned jelly like. They are still attached but no color. I noticed that my aro has been moving his pectoral fins, like trying to get something off. I changed water 50% today. I was already using salt to heal head injury and 4 scales that are protruding in the corner, only a little though. Temp is currently at 29.4 C. Anyone know what is happening and how to cure?

hi mopes,

how long has it been for the injury & protruding scales? how's the aro's appetite? any other abnormal behaviour?

it could be due to unfav water condition or some infection as a result of the injury. it's difficult to giv suggestions. Maybe u can also let us know wat type of salt & how much did u use? Water param?

u may wish to see the "Sticky: Approaching a case" and provide more details. some pics will surely help.

If the condition worsen, i suggest u seek treatment from a vet.

Cheers.

[vincent2982]

Originally Posted by mopes

Today I noticed scales right above where the pectoral fin comes out, right under gill cover have turned jelly like. They are still attached but no color. I noticed that my aro has been moving his pectoral fins, like trying to get something off. I changed water 50% today. I was already using salt to heal head injury and 4 scales that are protruding in the corner, only a little though. Temp is currently at 29.4 C. Anyone know what is happening and how to cure?

U mention ur aro got scale protruding. Might be droopsy. Faster get med. But i suggest u provide Pic asap so bro yet can help to diag. If ur aro not vry big, u can bring to a vet. Vetduck is a Vet in this forum. His clinic is at Sunsetway. He provide house visit also. Ur temp also not high, to treat aro when sick the temp must be 32C.

Just put some pics into my gallery. Can't get vet I'm in the US. Water is good but ph is at around 7.6. Still eating fairly normal about 4 to 5 crickets 2 meals a day and 1 or 2 sw. Duno if its protruding scale only 3 scales and only bent out at corner a little, probably can't even see in pic. I changed water and bubbles were seen on body, looks like maybe loosing slime coat or something.

[vincent2982]

Originally Posted by mopes

Just put some pics into my gallery. Can't get vet I'm in the US. Water is good but ph is at around 7.6. Still eating fairly normal about 4 to 5 crickets 2 meals a day and 1 or 2 sw. Duno if its protruding scale only 3 scales and only bent out at corner a little, probably can't even see in pic. I changed water and bubbles were seen on body, looks like maybe loosing slime coat or something.

Relly hard to see leh. I think ur PH abit high. try to lower to 6.5 -7. For rest, duno other bro can help bo?

Things to take note. Water change, Anti chlorine must add
Since u are in the US, really difficult for me to tell u wat to buy, i dun even noe if ur country have those med tat we use in SG