Injury or Hole in the Head?

Hi

I have a community tank with Ange Fish, German Blue Rams and Harlequin Rasbora. Also a Synodontis and Dwarf Gourami.

Over the last few days my Rams have been colouring up quite a bit and I have noticed a little aggression. I had asked for Males only but it appears I have Male and Female fishes, think 1 Male and 2 Female but it’s hard to tell. This morning all looked fine but this evening one of the Rams (I think the Male) has this injury on its head. So I am not sure it’s from a fight or Hole in the Head. I have dosed the tank with Paraguard. Removed the Carbon also. I did a 25% water change 2 days ago.

I don’t have a Hospital tank available right now and would prefer bot to stress the fish further. Currently the tank temp is 28 degrees. It’s planted so I am weary to add salt.

Apologies for the poor photos. It’s the best I could get.

 

Wow, that looks eina!
Don't want to hazard a guess as to what the issue is, but I *think* hole in the head would be slightly more gradual.

Is there anything sharp in the tank? A pointy stick or anything like that?

 

I guess the edges of the Hardscape could have caused it if he crashed up into it during a braul. Hopefully it’s not Hole in the head. Yes, it was pretty quick.

 

Looks like an injury. HITH causes slow degeneration around the head

 

Thank you. I will watch it and continue with the Paraguard.

 

Opted for Euthanasia this morning. He looked far worse off today. Hanging at the bottom for a bit then shot to the top swimming in circles frantically. Looked in some pain.

 

Absolutely. I hate seeing them suffer.


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