Hi all.
I've had my Boesemani's for some years now and they are fully grown. Two of the similar sized males in particular have always sparred and displayed to each other since they were small. They get along just fine and the displaying is great to watch. The colours are fantastic!!
However, just lately I've noticed what looks like slightly damaged scales on the flanks of both fish. All others are unaffected. One fish did have a slightly open sore but it healed with a 3 day treatment of esha 2000 but there are still some "raggedy looking" scales on both fish that seem to be permanent. They are dotted around the sides, maybe three or four on each fish, one side affected, one side not. Is this where the males "peck" at one another? I've only noticed the damage in the last three weeks even though they have always fought for dominance. There are 3 females in the tank for them to chase.
The only other issue in my tank is one of my red females is very thin and has a small "bump" near her tail fin. No open sores, but it looks like someone has put a tiny marble under her scales. However, she is very old so I reckon she's on her last legs (or fins).....
For info.
Tank 120 UK gallons.
Water parameters are perfect (API liquid test kit).
Nowhere near stocked to potential (I hate overstocked tanks).
Water changes: Gravel vacuum and top up mid-week if required. 25% every Saturday with 50% every last Saturday of the month.
Rainbows love highly oxygenated water so I have two air stones running 24/7.
TIA for any help.
I've had my Boesemani's for some years now and they are fully grown. Two of the similar sized males in particular have always sparred and displayed to each other since they were small. They get along just fine and the displaying is great to watch. The colours are fantastic!!
However, just lately I've noticed what looks like slightly damaged scales on the flanks of both fish. All others are unaffected. One fish did have a slightly open sore but it healed with a 3 day treatment of esha 2000 but there are still some "raggedy looking" scales on both fish that seem to be permanent. They are dotted around the sides, maybe three or four on each fish, one side affected, one side not. Is this where the males "peck" at one another? I've only noticed the damage in the last three weeks even though they have always fought for dominance. There are 3 females in the tank for them to chase.
The only other issue in my tank is one of my red females is very thin and has a small "bump" near her tail fin. No open sores, but it looks like someone has put a tiny marble under her scales. However, she is very old so I reckon she's on her last legs (or fins).....
For info.
Tank 120 UK gallons.
Water parameters are perfect (API liquid test kit).
Nowhere near stocked to potential (I hate overstocked tanks).
Water changes: Gravel vacuum and top up mid-week if required. 25% every Saturday with 50% every last Saturday of the month.
Rainbows love highly oxygenated water so I have two air stones running 24/7.
TIA for any help.