twitching fins

[dhags]

my discus that are with my friend are really twitching their fins,in a bare bottom he said they are also rubbing their gills and lips on bottom.Can anyone tell me what might be wrong. Dan

[funkyfish]

the rubbing sounds like gill or skin flukes. the twicking mine twich there fins
some times and they don't have flukes jmo
good luck

[Kagan]

it is better to add some salt like 1 tablespoon / 10 gallons, continue water changes and redose the amount. Stop the salt. Then observe them. Most possibly they will stop doing.

Kagan

[Carol_Roberts]

Try the salt and water changes first. IF no improvement try Parasite Clear sold at Walmart or Formalin sold at pet store

[raglanroad]

My Altums did that for one day, but stopped soon after water change. Not sure why, but it had something to do with water conditions. It was in quarantine tank, with uncycled filter, a special quarantine measure for the new fish, not for the old stock safety. I was using RO with mineral additives. Not sure if it was because of a change in parameters, to less TDS, or if it was a result of some biofilter activity starting up, or a slight elevation in waste. But it disappeared as fast as it started after a careful large WC using exact amount mineral additives. Had me very worried.
Dave

[dhags]

Thanks alot! What brand of salt? I have never used it.


Dan

[Spices]

Thanks alot! What brand of salt? I have never used it.


Dan

You can use either Kosher Salt or Aquarium Salt for Freshwater.

Try doing a water change (50-70%) and adding the salt (2 tablespoons per 10 gallon) for a few days first. If the conditions continue, go for the medicines suggested by Carol (above).

Angie

[dhags]

Thank you

[John_Nicholson]

Instead of buying expensive salt just get some rock salt (like you use for homemade icecream). It will save you money and is the same salt.

-john

[dhags]

Good to know,thank-you Dan

[jimmyhat]

they do that alot of the time just normally and they also flash off things aka fluke look a like but note if you watch them if they are being territorial they will do this around other fish showing signs of stay away from me!!! Mine do it and i have no parasites in my tank! 100% :D

[dhags]

Thank you for the info i appreciate it. Dan

[April]

pickling salt also..you can find it in your grocery store.
good to have on hand.