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    Default Help to diagonese !!!

    Hello,

    I am having a problem with 1 of my discuss sicne 3-5 days he has this syptom is on on photos.. I was way for work and when I return my wife told me about it .. but until now the discuss acting normal.. eating well don't do anything strange, since today I move it to hospital tank, just I don't know what to use to help it to recover !

    Any sugestions is welcome !

    Thank you in advance !

    - temp _____ 30c

    - ph _____ 7

    - ammonia reading ____0

    - nitrite reading ____

    - nitrate reading ____5

    What type of water or combinations of water sources do you use? If it is an RO/tap/well water mix, please list percentages in the mix.

    - well water ____

    - municipal water ____

    - RO water ____yes 100%

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    Default Re: Help to diagonese !!!

    Hi,.If that bump recently showed up all at once its likely its swim bladder related. Does the fish swim ok?. Sometimes bacterial infections can cause this in which case antibiotics may work.

    Alternatively it could be a tumor in which case its not likely to get better.

    For antibiotic..i would suggest kanamycin or maracyn 2.

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    Default Re: Help to diagonese !!!

    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    Hi,.If that bump recently showed up all at once its likely its swim bladder related. Does the fish swim ok?. Sometimes bacterial infections can cause this in which case antibiotics may work.

    Alternatively it could be a tumor in which case its not likely to get better.

    For antibiotic..i would suggest kanamycin or maracyn 2.

    hth,
    Al
    Hello, thank you for you respond, yes swim ok..

    I don't have the medicine.. I have flagelol will work ? also bactopur direct.. and few more like teramazol..etc

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    Where are you located?

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    Hello,

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    Following Al's advise, it looks like you need an antibiotic for internal infections. Filip or Paul Sabucchi may be able to help locate this in your area. We will make them aware of this post.

    Once you locate the correct meds, I would treat ASAP. If the swim bladder is damaged or ruptured, there is little hope for recovery.

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    I have found this http://www.petsupermarket.gr/3065/πρ...plex-10gr.html I am on the way to buy it, hope it will do the job !

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    Quote Originally Posted by greed21 View Post
    I have found this http://www.petsupermarket.gr/3065/πρ...plex-10gr.html I am on the way to buy it, hope it will do the job !
    That looks good!!

    Filip also recommended https://www.sera.de/us/product/fresh...ktopur-direct/

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    Default Re: Help to diagonese !!!

    Any developments? If the fish is swimming ok before resorting to antibiotics would it be worth trying Epsom salts first just in case it is constipated? If antibiotics or antibacterials are required, they will mist likely negatively affect the filter, do you have a container you can use as a hisputal tank to treat separatwlt?

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    The fish swim still ok..i start kanaplex the water treatment 2h ago.. I am watching it..hope will be ok and survive

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    Hello again.. is the 3 dosage tomorrow with kanaplex and still the fish remain same situation not improved.. still eating swimming ok and some times headstaning. i really don't know what else to do..

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    Keep up your water changes and medications for the full course. You are doing everything possible. Be patient, improvements are rarely immediate...

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