The condition of my pet flower horn is getting worse, tiny holes appear near its eyes & forehead. Is it sick?

Question

The tiny holes that appear on its forehead seems like a wound. And there are times that something comes out of the holes? What do you think is the problem with my flower horn? Is there any cure for that?

Answer 1

(this is from the site listed below, and you need to act quickly from the sound of it.)

* Hexamita * (HITH, hole in the head) DISEASE - caused by Hexamita Protozoa parasites (Hexamatiasis). It is very common on wild caught species and even in tank-bred specimens. Usually affects cichlids such as discus, angelfish, oscars and gouramis. This are the diseases that I always feared most. Highly contaigious. SYMPTOMS- Small, whitish/greyish/or creamish "worms" crawl out of head region of Discus family fishes. Hexamita or Hexamatiasis also exists as a low level infection of the intestines. Not eating, lose weight, very dark coloration, white-stingy feces, clamped fins, lethargic and head standing. TREATMENT- Do 75% water change. Treat it metronidazole. One capusule of 250 mg per 10 gallon. Metronidazole is not absorbed through the gills, therefore in order to be effective the fish must be forced fed thru syringe. If the fish doesn't improve, euthanasia is recommend to ends fish suffering. PREVENTION- Water change, water change and more water change. Always quarantine doubtful looking fish. Maintain warm temperature. Do not feed with tubifex worms. Maintain oxygen level. Avoid cross-tank contamination. Washing hand with anti-bacterial soap before or after touching sick or dead fish. Bleach all tanks/accessories after fish died or healed.
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Answer 2

Could be what they call hole in the head. Or some type of fungus. I would go to fish store and see what they have to say. I believe there is an additive you can put in the water to cure/prevent this.