Mandarin Problem

[Doherty]

Hello everyone

I just noticed today that my mandarin has what looks like a small ulceration to the right cheek area. I did not notice it yesterday. It does not seem to be bothering it at all. It is eating like a champ.

I have tried to do a forum search and I could not find anything.

I know that they are resistant to many skin issues related to their slime coat.

Let me know what you guys think

Thanks

 

[Airwolf75]

If it appeared overnight, probably an injury that should heal on its own. I would just watch for a now.

 

[Doherty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15434745#post15434745 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Airwolf75
If it appeared overnight, probably an injury that should heal on its own. I would just watch for a now.

That was my first thought....... It scraping its face on the side of the rock or something foraging or food..... I will keep an eye on it.

I just wanted to see what other people thought.

 

[Gwynhidwy]

Without a picture its hard to say, but if it looks like a wound from an abrasion or bite, then I would agree, just watch it for now. Is the fish behaving normally otherwise? Are any other fish having problems? What other animals share a tank with your mandarin?

This site has some decent photos of various conditions:
http://www.chucksaddiction.com/disease.html

Does it look like any of those?