Penguin Tetra White Nose

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daveg6529

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I have noticed that one of my Penguin tetra's appeared to look strange when I got in from work.
It clearly has what I can only describe as white upper lip on its mouth. It is as though it has swum into the glass & hurt its self. It swims fine and there appears to be no other problems.
 
Tank size: 260 ltr
pH: 8.0
ammonia: <.25
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 20
kH:
gH:
tank temp: 26 degrees C

Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): White upper lip.

Volume and Frequency of water changes: 20% every three days with 50% every 4th change

Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: Zero

Tank inhabitants: 11 Penguin Tetras, 11 Neon tetras, 9 Glowlight Tetras, 9 Harlequin Rasboras, 6 Glass Catfish & 8 Peppered Corys

Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): None. Nothing added in the last 3 months.

Exposure to chemicals: None that are known of

Digital photo (include if possible): Moves too fast at the moment to get a decent picutre.
 
Any got an idea?        
 
 

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