Dwarf Gourami fin problem

[Jaybarstoke365]

Hi guys, I’ve noticed earlier that one of my male Dwarf Gourami has a small red lump on pectoral fin and isn’t using his fin ? My tank has 4 male dwarf Gourami in total and 8 copper harlequin’s, water parameters are ok and the fish in question looks fine eating, swimming etc apart from his pectoral fin ?

Any ideas guys ?

TIA

[Martinspuddle]

Can you try and post a picture of your poorly Gourami?

[Jaybarstoke365]

[plankton]

Have they been fighting (males usually do) or is there anything sharp in the tank, like plastic plants perhaps?

[Jaybarstoke365]

Not seen any aggression TBH but obvious not looking 24/7 there is artificial plants in there yes, do you think it will heal on its own or is there something I could dose in the tank ?

[Martinspuddle]

API Melafix.

[Jaybarstoke365]

And it should heal ?

[Martinspuddle]

And it should heal ?

If your water parameters at optimal conditions and the fish is otherwise healthy, then yes should do.

[Gingerlove05]

Just remember to half dose with labyrinth fish (gourami and bettas) as meds can cause issues for the labyrinth organ

[Jaybarstoke365]

Thanks for replies will give it a go