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Yes, the fish is thin - was when the Ph was a problem - that is now sorted and the fish is eating as normal again - really excited and energetic when food added. Just yesterday noticed these wart things on its head. Will get down to the fish shop 1st thing tomorrow and get the recommended meds...

a bit, yeah. Last night and this morning they were much more fluffy and waved in the water. Now they are much closer to the head and look like raised warts. That is the best way I can describe them. kind of like 6-7 raised white warts on the head only...... Mark

Sorry about the blurry pics, but you get the idea of the white wart like things on it's head. What medication do you recommend if it is what you say - I'm in the UK. Thanks for your response by the way Mark

Update and bump! they look more like white warts on it's head now, still with red thread like veins showing. any ideas?

Well peeps, I only joined this forum a few weeks ago enquiring about problem Ph which is now under control and here I am again with another problem!!! :crazy: One of my Parrot fishes has what can only be described as white mucus like bits/growths on his head and you can also see little red...

Fantastic - I shall get on the case right away Mark

Excuse my ignorance, what is KH or GH? :unsure: Thanks everyone for the replies :good: Mark

Thanks for your quick reply. 3.6 is mad eegh? The bloke in the fish shop I go to said at 5 they may start to die! I shall monitor the ammonia and nitrite as you said. Here is the answers to your questions: PH of my tap water is 6.6. The decor is as follows and has all been in situ for the...

Hi all - just joined looking for some advice on a big problem I have with my tank PH. I shall explain as in depth as I can to give you as full a picture as possible. I now have a good PH meter. My PH just wants to drop. Tank: 170l (probably more like 150l water) Established: 5 years Fish: Large...