Hi guys, I’ve noticed earlier that one of my male Dwarf Gourami has a small red lump on pectoral fin and isn’t using his fin ? My tank has 4 male dwarf Gourami in total and 8 copper harlequin’s, water parameters are ok and the fish in question looks fine eating, swimming etc apart from his pectoral fin ?
Any ideas guys ?
TIA
Dwarf Gourami fin problem
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Can you try and post a picture of your poorly Gourami?
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Have they been fighting (males usually do) or is there anything sharp in the tank, like plastic plants perhaps?
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Not seen any aggression TBH but obvious not looking 24/7 there is artificial plants in there yes, do you think it will heal on its own or is there something I could dose in the tank ?
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API Melafix.
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And it should heal ?
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If your water parameters at optimal conditions and the fish is otherwise healthy, then yes should do.
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Just remember to half dose with labyrinth fish (gourami and bettas) as meds can cause issues for the labyrinth organ
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Thanks for replies will give it a go