Fighter Fish Ulcer?

[JellyPi3]

I bought a male fighter yesterday, and when i got him home he was very subdued and he keeps hiding away. I know it takes time for fighters to settle, but my last one was very active when i got him.
I was watching him this morning and noticed a white patch on his head. It's not cotton-wool like, so im fairly sure its not fungus. It looks more like an indentation to me, and i am worried i have bought a fish with an ulcer. I have treated his tank with melafix, and he is on his own.
What do you think it is?

Sorry sbout the pics, i cant get a decent one. But you can see the size of it in the photo, and like i said, its like an indent.

 

[Colin_T]

it's not an ulcer. Its more likely a damaged patch that is slightly infected. Make sure you medicate him because fighters don't normally last long when this happens. Melafix might work but a broad spectrum medication might be a stronger and better choice. See how he goes over the next couple of days and if it gets worse with the Melafix then get something stronger.

 

[JellyPi3]

ok...when you say something stronger...do you mean going to the vets, or can i get this from a LFS?
i have been advised to dilute some melafix and apply it directly to the patch with a cotton wool bud...is this bad or good advice
?

 

[Colin_T]

something stronger would be a broad spectrum medication available from the local fish shop.
You can apply Melafix directly to the area with a cotton bud. That is fine and often gives a better result than just having the medication in the water.

 

[JellyPi3]

ok cheers, will try these, hope the lil guy pulls through