Powder blue in QT

[Arcu2]

I have a powder blue in qt at the moment. Currently running the fish through copper power at therapeutic levels 2.3-2.5 ppm. I noticed these spots yesterday and was wondering if anyone can tell me what they are and how to treat. Tried to take the best pics I could. Thanks in advance!

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Those look like various scrapes and nicks. Are there any other fish in with it? Any sharp edged tank decorations?

Jay

 

[Arcu2]

No other tank mates at the moment. Was in a tank with some other ones at the store but the only thing in the tank is the heater and some pvc fittings for hiding if needed.

 

[Arcu2]

Those look like various scrapes and nicks. Are there any other fish in with it? Any sharp edged tank decorations?

Jay

Should I do anything to help heal the wounds?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Should I do anything to help heal the wounds?

If the lesions seem to be growing larger or becoming more inflamed, there could be a secondary bacterial infection going on. For that you would want to dose a broad spectrum, gram negative antibiotic. In this case I would consider kanamycin. Just don’t use neomycin with copper.
Jay

 

[Arcu2]

If the lesions seem to be growing larger or becoming more inflamed, there could be a secondary bacterial infection going on. For that you would want to dose a broad spectrum, gram negative antibiotic. In this case I would consider kanamycin. Just don’t use neomycin with copper.
Jay

Awesome I have kanaplex on hand.