Peacock bass health help

[KelberiFishLover19]

Lately I have noticed my peacock bass having a few scrape looking injuries on his head. My water parameters are almost perfect. What I think it is is just him accidentally hitting the bonsai tree I have in there. I just wanted to get a few different opinions on what it could be. Is there anything I should do to treat it? If it's from the bonsia tree should I remove it? Here is a picture.

 

[Texas321]

They move and spook very fast. So other then consentan water changes which you said you do I do the any other reason.

What do you feed?

Remove the tree and plant some real plants and see it if improves. Something that cant damaged him.

 

[KelberiFishLover19]

I feed frozen bloodworms because he refuses to eat pellets. I have tried many ways and many things to get him on pellets. I have real plants already and the bonsia tree is real too. Are the scrapes something I should be cautious and worried about? Could it be hole in the head? That is my main concern. I have had him for a few months and he has not shown any signs.

 

[kno4te]

Looking at the pics kind of look like hith. Would keep the water clean and try a pellet of some kind. Dab the areas with some methylene blue on a qtip. Really keep an eye on those spots in question.

 

[KelberiFishLover19]

How do I dab the spots with that? How would I get him to stay still? Also, pellets are a real struggle with him. How do I get him on pellets

 

[kno4te]

Need to net the fish out and put a few drops of methylene blue on a qtip. Dab the areas w/o rubbing. Let some of the blue get in there. Return to the tank. It should be quick and it too stressful.

Try this link below to help with the transition to pellets. It works when done following exactly.
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/bloodworms-to-pellets.555151/

 

[KelberiFishLover19]

Thanks, should I use anything like chemicals in the tank to help?

 

[KelberiFishLover19]

Should I use something to put the bass asleep when I put the methylene blue on

 

[kno4te]

Should I use something to put the bass asleep when I put the methylene blue on

No. Can also perform it is a dip. Then it’ll be easier. Just make sure u use clean water and temp is similar to ur tank.

 

[KelberiFishLover19]

Can you send me a link of the methylene blue please