Gin Matsuba

[mark9208]

Hi,

I'm a new member and I have had Koi for about 15 years now. I have a Gin Matsuba that has a scrape/hole/lesion on its head. I am not sure if it is caused by an injury or is it a disease. I wanted to ask the forumers' opinion and feedback on what I should do. Thank you very much in advance.

Mark

 

[Lisak1]

@mark9208 there is an actual disease in pond fish called "hole in the head disease". It's caused by a parasite and is treatable. We had one fish with it years ago and were able to buy medicated food for the fish and it recovered. I don't think the medicated food is available to buy anymore however, so you may need to do a bit of research about the medication required and how to administer. And I may be way off on my diagnosis - could be the fish just rammed it's head into something hard or sharp!

I'd also suggest you post your photos and question on Koiphen - that's a forum dedicated to koi keeping and care.

 

[mark9208]

Thank you for your kind reply. Ok I would do that.