Like the title says I found this little bump under the head of my Siamese Fighting Fish. I noticed this roughly 9:00 pm tonight. After I noticed this I started taking notes on what is new to the tank, water parameters, behaviors, description(the best I can), and a temporary solution until I can figure out whats wrong. My water parameters are as followed:
pH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrites: 0 ppm
Nitrates: 0 ppm
Temperature: 70-80*
As most of you know I have the tank planted with Green Hygro, Java Moss, Windelov Java Fern, Crypt Wendtii, Water Clover. Now the reason I dont have any traces of Nitrates is most likely due to the Hygro as it is a fast growing stem plant and a ntrient absorber. I currently have DIY CO2 running on this tank.
The new additions to the tank are 2 Ghost Shrimp who just went into a molt. I also added a PVC Pipe Cave that I thoroughly washed with bleach and then wash it over and over and over again with water. I got the new filter on the tank, wich is an AC 20. I placed an Indian Almond Leaf in the tank as well.
I been noticing that he had been flaring at his reflection alot recently, mostly because I think he is ready to breed. He had been building a Bubble Nest, another sign of readiness, and he hasnt been eating right lately.
As for the bump it is approximately 1 centimeter in diameter. It is directly in the center of where the gill covers open up when he flares. It is the same color as the Siamese Fighting Fish, who is red.
Now my Temporary Solution is simple. Im going to get my 1g tank and I am going to transfer him to the tank. I am going to place 1 bunch of Dried Banana Leaves as it can help with aiding any disease or illness. I will be doing daily water changes for a week. If it not gone or going away before that than I dont know what to do.
Now can anyone give me an idea of what this bump could be? Am I throwing this out of proportion? Please help.
Thanks,
James
pH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrites: 0 ppm
Nitrates: 0 ppm
Temperature: 70-80*
As most of you know I have the tank planted with Green Hygro, Java Moss, Windelov Java Fern, Crypt Wendtii, Water Clover. Now the reason I dont have any traces of Nitrates is most likely due to the Hygro as it is a fast growing stem plant and a ntrient absorber. I currently have DIY CO2 running on this tank.
The new additions to the tank are 2 Ghost Shrimp who just went into a molt. I also added a PVC Pipe Cave that I thoroughly washed with bleach and then wash it over and over and over again with water. I got the new filter on the tank, wich is an AC 20. I placed an Indian Almond Leaf in the tank as well.
I been noticing that he had been flaring at his reflection alot recently, mostly because I think he is ready to breed. He had been building a Bubble Nest, another sign of readiness, and he hasnt been eating right lately.
As for the bump it is approximately 1 centimeter in diameter. It is directly in the center of where the gill covers open up when he flares. It is the same color as the Siamese Fighting Fish, who is red.
Now my Temporary Solution is simple. Im going to get my 1g tank and I am going to transfer him to the tank. I am going to place 1 bunch of Dried Banana Leaves as it can help with aiding any disease or illness. I will be doing daily water changes for a week. If it not gone or going away before that than I dont know what to do.
Now can anyone give me an idea of what this bump could be? Am I throwing this out of proportion? Please help.
Thanks,
James
