christobree Senior Member Location Lower East Side Rating - 100% 103 0 0 Feb 28, 2026 #1 Does anyone know what this white stuff coming out of the gills can be? It’s on both gills. It just appeared a few days ago. Attachments IMG_1719.jpeg 82.8 KB · Views: 0
Does anyone know what this white stuff coming out of the gills can be? It’s on both gills. It just appeared a few days ago.
thomashtom Advanced Reefer Location Long island Rating - 100% 9 0 0 Feb 28, 2026 #2 Possibly an infection? Pic under white light would be better to see it.
K katebishop New Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Today at 2:51 AM #3 christobree said: Does anyone know what this white stuff coming out of the gills can be? It’s on both gills. It just appeared a few Cool Games days ago. Click to expand... It looks like excess gill mucus. Fish will sometimes produce and shed mucus from their gills when they’re irritated, which can happen due to stress, minor parasites, or a recent change in water conditions.
christobree said: Does anyone know what this white stuff coming out of the gills can be? It’s on both gills. It just appeared a few Cool Games days ago. Click to expand... It looks like excess gill mucus. Fish will sometimes produce and shed mucus from their gills when they’re irritated, which can happen due to stress, minor parasites, or a recent change in water conditions.