Hi guys, for a long time i've noticed my congos to have a white mouth on the inside but its not fuzzy or anything (not all but many) and many look like their mouth have eroded a little like the skin being gone...but I cant tell if it could be from smashing into rocks or glass or something else. None of the other fish show this symptom.
The congos (school of 18) are always fighting and chasing each other and many show signs of wanting to breed. As far as their overall health, they have great appetite and their colors seem fine to me. Thing is i dont remember them being this way a few years ago when their group size was only 12 or 13 and when they were smaller in size.
I've tried treating for a week with melafix, pimafix and even both with little change. Forgot to mention, the tank is a 120 gallon with an Eheim 2217 and a 2260 filter on it. Temperature is 76F. There are some live plants as well. The only water parameter that might be a little off is the PH which is on the low side - around 6.2.
So what do you guys think? Could it just be from bumping into stuff? Any help or suggestions welcome.
I've provided a video that might hopefully give a clue. Thanks in advance
http://powerthings.com/pics/congo.wmv
The congos (school of 18) are always fighting and chasing each other and many show signs of wanting to breed. As far as their overall health, they have great appetite and their colors seem fine to me. Thing is i dont remember them being this way a few years ago when their group size was only 12 or 13 and when they were smaller in size.
I've tried treating for a week with melafix, pimafix and even both with little change. Forgot to mention, the tank is a 120 gallon with an Eheim 2217 and a 2260 filter on it. Temperature is 76F. There are some live plants as well. The only water parameter that might be a little off is the PH which is on the low side - around 6.2.
So what do you guys think? Could it just be from bumping into stuff? Any help or suggestions welcome.
I've provided a video that might hopefully give a clue. Thanks in advance
http://powerthings.com/pics/congo.wmv