I don't think it's fighting, not that I have seen anyway, but I have just sold the other large female from the tank so it's just her and a male.
So far so good. No major improvement but no worse either.
This hasn't been very fast developing, I first noticed a slight amount of red in its mouth a few weeks ago. It actually looked slightly better today so I decided to give it a salt bath and see how it goes. Hopefully it continues to improve.
Thanks Adrienne, I'm not sure that is the same but it could be.
I spoke to the vet today and I am going to try to drain it and take them a sample to test.
Hopefully it is something treatable.
Just got this pic, the dark spots on the side of the mouth appear to be filled with blood, and starting to spread through its face.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
My female royal whiptail has what looks like blood in its lips & mouth, it has now started to spread slightly. It is worse after it eats and doesn't seem to change with different foods. It is still active and eating but not quite as active as normal. No other fish affected.
Does anyone have any suggestions for treatment?
sorry can't manage to get a pic of it yet.
Can anyone please help me ID this male whiptail? (please excuse the dirty glass)
Length approx 180mm + whips
Sturisoma Festivum
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/spe ... ies_id=829
or
Sturisoma aff Festivum
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/spe ... es_id=1933
or something else