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Old March 25th, 2008  
Fish Helper
 
Neon scale discoloration

So I have had 7 neons in my 20gal for about 2 weeks now. One of the smaller ones has lost some of his/her color on their right side, below and just forward of their dorsal fin. Instead of having his blue stripe run down his body there is a break in it that is grey/white. It also seems like his stripes are not as reflective as the others. Does anyone know if this is normal or the beginning of a fishy illness? I test my water every three days or so and it continues to look fine. The most recent readings are as follows:
pH 6.8-7.0
Ammonia 0ppm
Nitrite 0ppm
Nitrate 5.0-10.0 ppm
My temp is set at 78 F
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Old March 25th, 2008  
Fish Helper
 
Sounds like it could be Neon Tetra Disease.

This website might help: http://aquarium-answers.blogspot.com...a-disease.html
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Old March 25th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Hi mcdonald,
If you could post a pic, it might help others identify the problem.
I thought one of my neons had NTD also, but it turned out to be a fungus.
Either way, you should quarantine him, both are contagious. Is he showing any other symptoms?

Good luck, I hope he gets to be feeling better.
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