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merk175
05-07-2006, 08:54 PM
I "had" 6 juve marlboro reds. they got sick...2 unfortunately died. Two others are growing well and then the last two are also sick. I was told they probably had some kind of intestinal infection. The sick two are in a "hospital tank" that I've been treating with metrazonal (sp?). The two big fish (about 3 inches now) are in the main tank. They seem to be eating well but I noticed they're only moving one gill. the other moves slightly , not nearly as much as the other. Any idea on what is wrong and what I should do next?
Water conditions: temp 85 (88 in the hospital tank), ammonia 0, nitrites 0, nitrates a little high at 15-20. I'm new to this game and obviously learning the hard way.........

poconogal
05-08-2006, 09:58 AM
Possibly gill flukes. I recently ordered some Discus and they were delivered breathing with one gill, and one died. Treated my tank with Prazi Pro, made by Hikari. Does not impact your bio filter or color water. Prazi Pro is said to be very gentle, also. My Discus are all breathing normally now.