What Is This.....

the pictures are not so good
water ammonia = 0, nitrate = 20, nitrite = .25, PH = 6.8,
new fish, keyhole chichlid

There is a hole in the head, the pictures are the best I can get it.


there is blood around the mouth

loks like a mouth fungus to me

anyone else?

How long has the tank being set up for, how many gallons is it and what fish does it have in it?
You have nitrites in there which are an issues, do a 40% water change with dechlorinator ASAP- is it posible to get a full pick of the fish?

I can't make the pictures out at all, but it looks bacterial to me, as hole in the head start off as pitting, not the writer of this information below.
Columnaris (a.k.a. Mouth Fungus)



Symptoms:

An infected fish will have off-white to gray cotton-like patches on the head, fins, gills, body and particularly the mouth. In time, these areas will develop into open sores. Gill swelling may occur, gill filaments may stick together and excessive mucus may develop in the gill area. Rapid breathing can be seen. Fins may deteriorate to the point of leaving the fin rays bare. Muscles may be inflamed and capillaries may rupture. Fish, particularly livebearers, may exhibit "shimmying". Infection may be acute (killing an infected fish within hours), or chronic (lingering for several days before eventually killing the fish). As with most diseases, not all symptoms need be present.



Cause:

The bacterium Flexibacter columnaris.



Treatment:

Ensure that your water conditions (e.g., Ammonia, Nitrite, pH, Nitrate levels, and water temp.) are within their proper ranges. If not, perform a water change and/or treat the water accordingly. Recommended medications include: Furanace, Fungus Eliminator, Fungus Cure, Furacyn, Furan-2, Triple Sulfa, E.M. Tablets, Tetracycline, or Potassium Permanganate. Medicated foods are also recommended. Columnaris can be highly infectious and may quickly kill all aquarium inhabitants; therefore, early treatment is essential. All fish, including those not yet showing visible symptoms, as well as the aquarium they inhabit should be treated.

Could be septiceamia but as tokis has said need full pic. Are there no red veins anywhere else?

Is this the angel that recently laid eggs? It could be that she is stressed from that and maybe been scrapping with the male.
Need Tolak to see this thread, you can pm him if he doesnt show up soon.

The tank has been setup for 9 months. It is a 18 gallon tank doing water changes, 20% every 3 days
There is only red vaines around its mouth
started using metronidazole 250ml/10gallons twice a day

The tank has been setup for 9 months. It is a 18 gallon tank doing water changes, 20% every 3 days
There is only red vaines around its mouth
started using metronidazole 250ml/10gallons twice a day

Does the blood area look brownish in colour.

Can you please give water stats in ammonia,nitrite,nitrate,and ph, how many fish and which type.

water stats are in my first topic
it is not brown around the mouth it is red streaks and a hole in the sensory area (nose).
the angle has not laid eggs.
there is no cotton or fuzzy area around the mouth. read streaks with a hole in the sensory area
full picture and another shot of the hole

Not the writer of this information below.
Septicemia



Symptoms:

Fish may have reddening at fin bases, blood streaks throughout the fins and body, small hemorrhages around the eyes. Dull listless behavior and lack of appetite may also be present.



Cause:

Systemic bacterial infection caused by various bacteria, including Aeromonas, Pseudomonas and Vibrio. The illness is often brought on by poor water quality or as a result of parasitic infestations or other infections. These bacteria enter the blood stream and circulate through the tissues causing inflammation and damage. Inflamed blood vessels in the skin and at fin bases stand out. Blood vessel and heart tissue damage cause hemorrhaging and consequently leakage of body fluids into the abdomen, which may lead to Dropsy.



Treatment:

Water conditions must be improved for all fish in the tank, regardless of how many fish are infected. Check your water’s Treat with Kanacyn or Tetracycline as well as with a medicated food if the fish will eat. If parasites are suspected, all the fish in the tank should be treated with antiparasitic medication. Using salt to help restore osmotic balance might be helpful.







Not the writer of this information.
Septicemia- A condition where bacteria gains entry into the fish's body through wounds or the stomach. The bacteria can cause failure of the internal organs, damage to body tissue, blood vessels, and result in recognizable symptoms. This often results in internal bleeding, due to the fluids filling the fish's abdomen. Dropsy may occur as a result. The problem with this type of situation is that the bacteria is present inside the fish and safe from the antibiotics you would place in the water. It could be the result of another infection or caused from dirty water. Symptoms: Clamped fins, bulging eyes, red bellies, eroding, reddened fins, lack of appetite, and fish showing signs of being sluggish or exhibiting sluggish behavior. Treatment: It is best to feed the fish antibiotics rather than using the kinds you place directly into the water. Placing the ill fish in a hospital tank is advised while administering treatment. Check your local petstore for some good medicated food or check for antibiotics if necessary. Septicemia is fatal if not treated immediately! top

Does it look like the mouth is rotting away.

Dont know about anyone else but that second last pic just doesnt look right. Anyone see something wrong with the jaw? Its like its all eaten away but in the other pics it looks ok.

If it was hith you would be seeing stringy stuff hanging out and ive never seen it with blood showing. I dont know whats wrong with it.

thank you for your help

jeff

It doesn't LOOK like HITH, I've lost a couple of Oscars a while back to HITH, and it looked nothing like this.

While the pic's aren't the Greatest, I'd say it looks like Sep to me, try Some Tetracyline it's good for Sep as well as a host of Other things.

A partial Water change is in Order, and every couple of days during treatment.

She should be fine.

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