Please Advise - Arowana's Scale

dm484705 · 07-01-2016, 12:59 AM

Need advise if the is something wrong with Arowana's Scales... In a comm of 6 fish, only this one with this type of scale formation...

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streetsmart73 · 07-01-2016, 08:17 AM

Bro, looks like chipped scales.

albertlow · 07-01-2016, 09:12 AM

Bro, managed to find the cause and treatment of chipped scales. as follows.

Scales seem to be melting away, resulting in a crooked appearence. Tiny holes along the lateral line gets larger as each day goes by. At its final stage, skin around the head region also starts to rot.

Chinese salt treatment 0.3% salt , raise temperature to 33. Change water regulary to ensure good water quality. The fish would recover in 1~2 months time. Or you can add salt 0.1% with BeFURAN. Fish should recover within 2 weeks But the chipped scale will not grow back. You can try surgically to remove the chiped scale if beauty of the fish is of utmost importance to you.

dm484705 · 07-01-2016, 11:13 AM

Thanks Bro! Much appreciated! Problem only at one side of fish... Will try salt treatment first...

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streetsmart73 · 07-01-2016, 11:32 AM

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Thanks Bro! Much appreciated! Problem only at one side of fish... Will try salt treatment first...

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Bro, what is your wc regime like?

dm484705 · 07-01-2016, 11:36 AM

WC is done 25% every Monday & Friday (twice per week) PH around 7.4... All other fish in tank no issue... Just this one.

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albertlow · 07-01-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dm484705

WC is done 25% every Monday & Friday (twice per week) PH around 7.4... All other fish in tank no issue... Just this one.

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Bro, what is the size of your tank? Especially the width?

Jwho · 10-01-2016, 01:26 PM

Looks like genetic deformities and further affected by environment conditions.
Narrow tank leading to tight turns that increase friction between scales leading to chip or cracks on edges, or even bullying by more dominating individuals causing violent maneuvering to avoid confrontation.

Jus my 2 cents

davronna · 12-01-2016, 07:03 PM

I believe for the width of the tank. I ever experience chip scale, normally is the front/top part. I would pluck out the scale, add salt and wc regiment.

Just my 2 cents.

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azon · 14-01-2016, 09:52 PM

Last time my red got chip scales.. I didn't do anything.. throw into pond and the scales took about 6 months to heal by itself..

07-01-2016, 12:59 AM	#1
dm484705 Arofanatic Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 91	Please Advise - Arowana's Scale Need advise if the is something wrong with Arowana's Scales... In a comm of 6 fish, only this one with this type of scale formation... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-01-2016, 08:17 AM	#2
streetsmart73 Hi there !!! 123 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,895	Bro, looks like chipped scales.

07-01-2016, 09:12 AM	#3
albertlow Arofanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 165	Bro, managed to find the cause and treatment of chipped scales. as follows. Scales seem to be melting away, resulting in a crooked appearence. Tiny holes along the lateral line gets larger as each day goes by. At its final stage, skin around the head region also starts to rot. Chinese salt treatment 0.3% salt , raise temperature to 33. Change water regulary to ensure good water quality. The fish would recover in 1~2 months time. Or you can add salt 0.1% with BeFURAN. Fish should recover within 2 weeks But the chipped scale will not grow back. You can try surgically to remove the chiped scale if beauty of the fish is of utmost importance to you.

07-01-2016, 11:13 AM	#4
dm484705 Arofanatic Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 91	Thanks Bro! Much appreciated! Problem only at one side of fish... Will try salt treatment first... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-01-2016, 11:36 AM	#6
dm484705 Arofanatic Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 91	WC is done 25% every Monday & Friday (twice per week) PH around 7.4... All other fish in tank no issue... Just this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-01-2016, 01:26 PM	#8
Jwho New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 40	Looks like genetic deformities and further affected by environment conditions. Narrow tank leading to tight turns that increase friction between scales leading to chip or cracks on edges, or even bullying by more dominating individuals causing violent maneuvering to avoid confrontation. Jus my 2 cents

12-01-2016, 07:03 PM	#9
davronna New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 14	I believe for the width of the tank. I ever experience chip scale, normally is the front/top part. I would pluck out the scale, add salt and wc regiment. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

14-01-2016, 09:52 PM	#10
azon Senior Dragon Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,132	Last time my red got chip scales.. I didn't do anything.. throw into pond and the scales took about 6 months to heal by itself..

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