Black Molly with a couple of scales missing...

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hitman12131976

hitman12131976

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I noticed that my Black Molly has a couple of scales missing near its stomach. Will these grow back? Will they get infected? Is there some sort of medication that I can use to help this?

I have dosed the tank with a little bit more Water Conditioner which supposedly adds stress coat for the fish. Is that enough? The bottle states:

Provides a slime coating to help wounds heal and protect fish from abrasions. Unique colloid ingredients in the formula have been designed to protect fish’s delicate gills and membranes.
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It will help, but I would keep your water as clean as humanly possible.

The 1st Q is: What casued it? Is there any aggression in the tank? New introduction? Recent loss of fish in a school? Or is it a scrape? etc.

Either way the issue is a secondary infection so keeping the water clean and watching for any signs of illness are key. There are meds that will help as well should you choose.
 
hitman12131976

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To answer your first question, I'm pretty sure it was a scrape. I had to net the fish 2 days ago and after I caughter him against the class he shimmied his way out really quickly. So I think the net may have scratched him a little.

As for meds, what would be beneficial? Melafix, Pimafix, etc?
 
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Anyone?
 
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try melafix as a precaution against secondary infections... keep some stress coat in there to help it heal. and give it a little time...
 
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pristine water is most important, and I find melafix great for minor scrapes and scratches
 
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Thanks!
 
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