Anyone???
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
20180527_203235 by spidy, on Flickr
20180527_203247 by spidy, on Flickr
Anyone???
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/showth...14#post1287614. There are instructions on the forum on how to do a salt dip.
Pat
Your discus are talking to you....are you listening
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.
Last edited by Spidy; 05-28-2018 at 11:04 PM.
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
Your discus are talking to you....are you listening
Thanks Pat. I'll provide updates on the fish in a couple of days or so.