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Spidy
05-27-2018, 09:17 PM
Hi guys, my parameters are as follows:

Temp 29 degrees
pH 6.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5-10
50% WC twice a week.

All other fish are fine, except the one int the pictures. I assume she's a female and she has been picked on quite aggressively over the past few days. I think it fungus but I'm too new to be sure.

Identity and possible treatments would be much appreciated.

https://flic.kr/p/27AzgQ6
https://flic.kr/p/27AzhjH

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1742/42398087621_e3dd2c07ea_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27AzhjH)20180527_203235 (https://flic.kr/p/27AzhjH) by spidy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150920850@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1724/42398085961_241899c3c6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27AzgQ6)20180527_203247 (https://flic.kr/p/27AzgQ6) by spidy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150920850@N07/), on Flickr

Spidy
05-28-2018, 08:27 PM
Anyone???

Second Hand Pat
05-28-2018, 10:34 PM
Hi Phil, I am going to suggest you try a salt dip then move this guy to a hospital tank. Al suggested this in another thread where the fish looked worst but similar. Here's the thread http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?131198&p=1287614#post1287614. There are instructions on the forum on how to do a salt dip.
Pat

Spidy
05-28-2018, 11:01 PM
Thanks for the suggestion Pat. Unfortunately, I don't have a hospital tank. I've ordered Seachem Paraguard. If I don't see an improvement in a couple of days, the best I can do is give it a salt bath and put it back in the tank.

Out of curiosity, would a mild Epsom Salt bath for the complete tank help? I've added 10 tablespoons to the entire tank (400 litres) with no ill affects in the past. Last night, after a 50% WC I added 5 tablespoons.

Second Hand Pat
05-29-2018, 08:08 AM
Thanks for the suggestion Pat. Unfortunately, I don't have a hospital tank. I've ordered Seachem Paraguard. If I don't see an improvement in a couple of days, the best I can do is give it a salt bath and put it back in the tank.

Out of curiosity, would a mild Epsom Salt bath for the complete tank help? I've added 10 tablespoons to the entire tank (400 litres) with no ill affects in the past. Last night, after a 50% WC I added 5 tablespoons.

Hi Phil, epsom salt is used for helping to ease a blockage in the gut so I do not see how it could help here. You will need to keep the water and tank very clean in order to help this fish. I would remove all the plants (for now) and focus on large daily water changes.
Pat

Spidy
05-29-2018, 08:37 PM
Thanks Pat. I'll provide updates on the fish in a couple of days or so.