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JazzyB Enthusiast Posts: 181 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Hi all, I've seen a strange type of affliction on a juvenile silver dollar I have. Essentially, it looks as if part of his skin/scale is peeling away from his body. Have you ever seen an animal that sheds its skin? Something like that. I'm in the process of giving my silver dollars to a friend... but not if one is in this condition. Any ideas of what it could be? If necessary, I'll try and get a pic and post it. JB:88)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	Perhaps a parasite involved... Look closely for a worm-like critter under the scales. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
rubber_ducky_2904 Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 102 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jun-2004	Well you've got me stumped........ There was a thread posted recently in The Hospital by Falstaf regarding bettas with peeling scales. You could have a look at the replies people posted to that thread. In the meantime, good luck to you and the fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
JazzyB Enthusiast Posts: 181 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Hey Gary, If indeed there is a worm what treatment would you recommend? The area affected on the skin has "bubbled" a bit so that it's sticking out from the side of the skin. I'm thinking of adding some salt and fungal treatment.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35


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