Farlowella with white spot on 'tail'

[Amazoniantanklvr]

I just did a water change so I havent tested water yet.
But nitrate's usually around 10ppm.

My appologies for the bad pic
Had it for abut 3 weeks. Didn't qt. Didn't have it when I got it. I noticed it about 3 days ago.

 

[the loach]

Can't really tell from the pic... is it fuzzy? Damaged?

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

nope.
Doesn't look damaged.
Just like it would but white.

 

[the loach]

Have you checked the pH? Is it eating well, does it act normally or not?

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

My ph is high.
It's eating very well. I built up an supply of algae for it before I got it.
it still has plenty left. And of they type it eats. 'm working on getting it onto a prepared diet.
Very 'normal'; for twig that is.
Still moving around the tank just fine. I was going to see if it would let me pick it up to look at it and it (that didnt happen) swam away just fine.

 

[the loach]

What is high? Bring it down to a comfortable level, and it might improve rather as get worse.

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

8 Ish. It depends though.
I wont be able to get an RO unit for awhile. But I don't see how my ph could do anything now with out doing anything sooner.

 

[the loach]

What is the KH ? Do you use an airstone or have the filter outlet above water? You could filter over peat or leaves that will bring it down. I do see a pH of 8 or higher affecting its health.

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

6. gH is 13.
Yes. I have an HOB. Aquaclear 70.
I will try peat.
Fluval peat good?
Or sear peat?
Ive also heard good thong about andler cones.

 

[the loach]

You could also use (DIY) CO2 to get the pH down. You will have much better plant growth when the pH is lower. The brand shouldn't matter with peat. You could also use catappa or birch leaves, rooibos tea, but I wouldn't use anything off a coniferous tree.