White Slime/skin Peeling On Fighting Fish?

[Mr Melt]

Allright lads;

This really hasn't been my month for fish problems. My fighting fish Caesar (who I've had for well over a year now) has suddenly started going very lethargic. I was checking him today when I also noticed this white stuff around his head - almost looked like his skin was peeling or something (NOT pine-coning or anything like that btw). What could this be?

I've added a few dabs of Melafix to the tank and increased the temperature to 30 in the meantime - is there anything else I can do?

Should also note the tanks been cycled for a long time now; I don't think its poor water quality.....

 

[Mr Melt]

Really, no replies? I thought this would be a relatively common ailment with fish =/

 

[Mr Melt]

Ah nevermind; the dose of Melafix seems to have removed the problem - he's perked up too!

Thanks to all those who gave me information; great help =)