half circle patch on fish

nono

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Hi, i want to ask for tips from you guys. my friend have a 13 cm black ghost knife. she put it in 120 gal or so gal for now with a 12 cm parrot cichlid, 7 cm clown loach, 7 cm redfin shark, and 16 cm tinfoil barb. about 3 days ago, on its back there is a half circle mark that consist of small white dot lining to form a half circle. At first i suspect maybe it is a bite mark, but then i realize there are no fish in the tank that able to make such mark. Could it be related to nitrite level or a fungus related problem. Can i have some suggestion about the problem and how to cure it?
 

tlindsey

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Hi, i want to ask for tips from you guys. my friend have a 13 cm black ghost knife. she put it in 120 gal or so gal for now with a 12 cm parrot cichlid, 7 cm clown loach, 7 cm redfin shark, and 16 cm tinfoil barb. about 3 days ago, on its back there is a half circle mark that consist of small white dot lining to form a half circle. At first i suspect maybe it is a bite mark, but then i realize there are no fish in the tank that able to make such mark. Could it be related to nitrite level or a fungus related problem. Can i have some suggestion about the problem and how to cure it?

If possible please post a pic it will help.
 

kno4te

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Kind of looks like it tried to wedge itself on something. Would keep the water pristine and watch.
 

Charney

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looks lke irritation to me. Check the water quality and make sure no ammonia or nitrite. If water is good just keep a watch on it.
 
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