Discolouration on a perc

[ed99]

Folks,

I have a mated pair of true percs. Recently I noticed some discolouration on the female that I don't think was there before. It seems that the colour loss is underneath the scales as opposed to be a growth on top or in the skin. The male does not have this and they both eat as heartily as they always have so I don't suspect a parasite or disease right noe. Any ideas what it is? Here are a couple of pictures:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/482IMGP0648-med.JPG?6436

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/482IMGP0658-med.JPG?2047

Thanks,

Ed

[ed99]

Hmmm, can't get pictures to work tonight. They are in my photo gallery if you don't mind looking over there.

Thanks again,

Ed

[Murminator]

Folks,

I have a mated pair of true percs. Recently I noticed some discolouration on the female that I don't think was there before. It seems that the colour loss is underneath the scales as opposed to be a growth on top or in the skin. The male does not have this and they both eat as heartily as they always have so I don't suspect a parasite or disease right noe. Any ideas what it is? Here are a couple of pictures:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/482IMGP0648-med.JPG

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/482IMGP0658-med.JPG

Thanks,

Ed

[muck]

Ed,

Remove "?6436" from your links.
Basically everything after the ".jpg" and the pics should work fine. :biggrin:

[ed99]

Thanks- I should post more often and I wouldn't forget how to do it each time...

[medic_eva]

kinda looks like shes's losing some skin/scales. is that possible that she's scratching herself on a rock somewhere?

[ed99]

I haven't noticed any rubbing or scratching but I'll keep a closer watch, and I'll take another look tonight, but the scales seem to be intact.