Some scales are missing on his side ...

[guppygal]

My dwarf gourami is in my qt tank for almost two weeks and I noticed about a week ago he has like 3 scales missing - like three circles linked together.

I want to introduce him to my main tank and I am not sure if these missing scales are an issue. He seems otherwise very healthy.

Thanks!

[kcooley]

try using a melafix for a few days before you introduce that fish. start off using a 10G dose on one gallon for 2-3 seconds, then dump the fish back in the tank and add accordingly. add every 12 hours after that or by directions

[5TankHarmony]

Hm, never knew that melafix could help regrow scales.

[Star_Rider]

I'm not sure the idea is to regrow scales..melafix may help heal the injured area.
generally, the loss of scales may allow bacteria to establish and you get an infection.

it is a good idea to try and heal that before introducing the fish to the'general population' the fish in the quarantine tank will prob be exposed to less bacteria.

[guppygal]

it is a good idea to try and heal that before introducing the fish to the'general population' the fish in the quarantine tank will prob be exposed to less bacteria.


Ummm, how?? Melafix/pimafix/anitparasite stuff???

[Mgamer20o0]

Hm, never knew that melafix could help regrow scales.
Melafix is an all-natural medication derived from the leaves of "melaleuca," the scientific name for the tea tree. The healing properties of tea tree extract has been known for centuries. University studies and extensive laboratory tests showed that melafix is an effective bacterial remedy for freshwater and marine fish. Melafix also caused rapid repair of damaged fish tissue and fins. New growth was seen in as little as four days of treatment.

from big als website.

[mandimoron]

The Melafix does seem to help keep infections at bay. I have no idea if it actually speeds up the healing process, but I would reccommend using it to keep things from getting worse until the fish's scales have grown back (which I assume they will do on their own without needing any help? >_>).