Alanquer grow-out log

[matt56]

Theres one that doesnt look like hes doing so good. Hes the darkest one and ive seen him on his side several times.



It looks like he has scratches going down one side. I wonder if he got injured during netting/transit. You guys have any suggestions on what to do like a salt bath or something like that?

[Second Hand Pat]

I would suggest a few good WCs to help clear him up nicely.

[matt56]

Alright ill do a 30% now and later a 40% to see if that helps. Already done 3 10%.

[Second Hand Pat]

Matt, it will take a day or two to clear up.

[matt56]

Okay appreciate it pat ill step it up to a 50% once a day instead of the 30-40%. He nibbled on bit of veggie flake but hes still acting funny.

[Kal-El]

The biggest mistake we do is rush into meding or thinking we know the issue. Just keep up with your water change and monitor the fish. One of my tefe did the same thing when I first got them. One got very dark and hid behind the sponge filter (Probably stress out to it's new environment). I just left the lights off for a few days until they settle in. since than they have been my best grower. Good luck.

[matt56]

Thanks kale. Yeah im leaving the lights off for the first week to make it easier on them. Then im just gonna turn on one side for a week before the next. Hopefully though ill get my leds done and i can just dim it down very low for em. Not planning on having super bright lights on the 125 anyways kinda wanna go with a shadowy look to it.

[Oscarsx]

Maybe the little guy is just constipated, I've had the same thing happen with my little guys, once it passed through they were fine

- oz

[matt56]

Might be. Not gonna worry about it though unless this goes on more then a few days.

Matt

[DLFL]

Matt that is fine looking group! Soon I hope I will be getting my first discus.

[matt56]

Thank you dlfl i hope you can you get yours soon as well. I fell in love with these ones as soon as i saw them .

[matt56]

Hes lightened up some but hes still tuckin his fins in hopefully he will be okay in a few days. He did eat pretty well on the beef heart ill do my full update after their last feeding at 8pm.

[Eddie]

He's definitely not looking swell. Is he keeping his fins like the picture? Do you age your water for water changes?

[matt56]

That was him swimming but ussualy he keeps them tucked up. Yes i age it and check every day that the ph in the tank and barrel are the same and they are. The two are the same temp. He ate the beefheart quite well and he does have that scratch on his side. Im not sure, so all i can do is just keep an eye on him for now.

[matt56]

Actually he is keeping his fins tucked in. Starting to get more worried. He seems more active now then he was earlier though..It also doesnt help hes the smallest of the group but ive not seen any of them picking on him.