Otto death- white head- cause?

Rava

Betta Babe
Dec 26, 2002
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One of my Ottos died today. I bought two of them several months ago, to grow out in my 5 gallon tanks (w/ Betta tankmate). One was significantly larger (growing nicely since I got him), and over the last couple days I noticed a white patch on his head that seemed to be growing a little each day. Like his coloring was being chipped off. He was chubby and active, but today he's dead, and I'm guessing the white head thing had something to do with it. Any theories? Just want to make sure it's not something contagious or treatable should my other little one acquire it. Thanks! :)
 
IF it was an oscar or any other type related to oscar ie cichlids I would say HITH (hole in the head) but I am a bit stumped...
 
Interesting, a couple of weeks ago I posted a similar case. My girlfriend purchased 6 ottos and after 6 months the biggest one had a white spot on his/her head and could not swim correctly. It died 3 or 4 days after we noticed it. I wonder if ottos do get the hole in the head disease. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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