Dwarf Gourami Help

[jess013]

I’m hoping somebody can help me identify what is wrong with my Dwarf Gourami. I’ve had him for about 3-4 months. He is in a 10 gallon tank with 2 Cory catfish, and 2 platys.

Ammonia is zero
Nitrite is zero
Nitrate is 5.

I first noticed he had a little hole in his dorsal fin and was missing some scales. The damage to his fin keeps getting worse.

Tonight I noticed the red spot near his face. He is eating and swimming normally. I’m really hoping it’s not the dreaded Dwarf Gourami disease. Photos below. Any ideas?

 

[Craycray]

He’s also really fat?!

 

[fishboi2000]

I'm no expert, but it looks like your other fish may be biting him, because if he was sick, he would probably not be eating normally. good luck

 

[JuiceBox52]

Do a 75% water change every day for 2 weeks. @Colin_T is our disease guy so he can advise further when he logs on

 

[Colin_T]

just a bacterial infection. it will need treating asap if you want to keep it alive, however the medication might cost more than the fish.