NewKiwi1 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hello. One of my orandas had a single white spot on his wen but has now developed several, all on the wen including around the eyes. There are none elsewhere that I can see. I was worried about ich so I went to my local fish store and the fish specialist said this was quite common in orandas as their wen grows. All the other fish are fine, although they are in a large plastic pool while their pond is being re-lined. The first spot appeared when the oranda was still in the pond, the rest a couple of days afther the move to the pool; I thought stress might be a factor. The pool water was about 1/2 pond water+conditioned water and I have been treating with Melafix and Pimafix to ease the transition, as well as salted the water (720g/100 gallons). There is no filter in this temporary set-up, just a couple of aerators. Does anyone know if in fact these white spots on the wen are normal or should I be treating for some disease. Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I do not keep orandas but I seem to remember that being asked about and that is was normal. Perhaps there is someone else who knows for sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewKiwi1 Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanks this is somewhat reassuring. I didn't find any similar queries when I searched the forum. Hopefully there is someone with oranda experience out there who will confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichthus Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Yeah - it's normal. Don't worry about it - unless they appear elsewhere. They should look more like small pimples than actual ich/whitespot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewKiwi1 Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thanks. They do look like white pimples but now the fish has slimy milky mucus as well. I've done a 75% water change, added Stresscoat +, Melafix and Pimafix. The fish is swimming normally, the water quality is good (no detectable ammonia, nitrates or nitrite) so I'm not sure what else to do. I'd hate to have to put him in a quarantine tank as he very sociable and gets stressed if he's alone. I am also leaving NZ for a month next week and would really like him sorted out before I go. Any suggestions? Should I treat with antibiotics, e.g. Furan 2? Thanks to anyone who can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcanine Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 :sage: means the wen is growing/ having a growth spurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Just saw this. My orandas have it too and it's perfectly normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new zealand discus man Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Use plain salt at level teaspoon to 4.5 L Forget the rest as i never use anything by salt..Just about all body problems are fixed and keep at this level..Half water change then half the salt again....Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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