symptoms
Skin lesions or ulcers,Reddening or inflammation on the body or fins. Raised scales. Localised swelling. Open wounds or lesions that do not heal within a day or two.
possible causes
1) Physical damage. This will normally present as a 'clean' lesion with little inflammation. Usually heals within days. Always a risk of secondary infection.
2) Local tissue irritation caused by ectoparasite infection.
3) Bacterial disease
4) Water quality problem. Test core parameters
5) High levels of organic pollution. Check filters for decomposing solids.