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white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86951

hi,
my new oscar has suddenly developed white fluffs and patches over its lateral aspects. also,it has mottled lateral fins.it also struggles to swim.can anybody pls help me tackle this?
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/racingthrottle/Oscar#5451869958075039954
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/racingthrottle/Oscar#5451869958075039954
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Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86953

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Hi and Welcome...

Ok We are going to need loads of info, and pictures to help you solve this...

We need to know what size your tank, and Oscar are,
What your filtration is
We need water test readings for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and PH
A Pic would also be VERY helpful

Has there been any wounds on your Oscar?
And are these spots small like a grain of salt, or fluffy and cotton like?
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Re:white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86954

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We need some more information before we can really help. Could you please test your water and post the results. How big is your tank? And it would be very helpful if you could post some photographs
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Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86955

initaially,they were like strands of thread from the body.but now these spots are enlarging to appear like fluffy stuffs

Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86956

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Sounds like a fungal infection or without actually seeing a Photo it's really difficult to say. Not sure why your photos won't show, have you tried photo bucket?
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Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86957

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Before we can really help you we need those water readings..
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Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86965

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To me that looks like Ammonia burn... I really need those water readings... If you don't have a water test kit (The Liquid Kind) you will need to get one ASAP.

If you take a sample of your water to your LFS they can test it for you, but be sure to tell them you want the EXACT readings as they often say things are "Fine" when they are NOT.
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Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86966

can u pls tel me the price of the kit?

Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86967

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In the USA, a total liquid kit runs about $30 at petsmart and petco.
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Re: white patches on my oscar 2 years, 2 months ago #86968

if its a fungal infection,can i save my fish???
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