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Blue Ram
03-24-2009, 12:41 PM
I recently (Sunday evening) treated a 90 gal tank containing 5 large adult and 3 semi-juvenile (3" plus) discus with pure prazi purchased from jehmco at the dose recommended on the medication - 1 teas per 25 gallons. I added the prazi because one of the juveniles had abnormal feces. All of the fish did not react well to the medication, however I have not changed the water yet. I did not repeat the treatment last night. I will do a large water change this evening and again tomorrow to remove most of the medication. One of the adults has developed white cysts much larger than ich scattered randomly on the body since the prazi was added to the tank. No others show any cysts at all. You could remove them with tweezers (idea of the size). Not sure what this could be. Any advice and/or suggestions?
Temp 85, no ammonia or nitrite readings. The 3 juveniles were added to the tank on Sat. but were quarantined for four weeks prior.

Chad Hughes
03-24-2009, 01:55 PM
I cannot tell you exactly what they are. How many are there? Do they look like pimples? If so they will likely go away on their own with water changes.

Best wishes!

rickztahone
03-24-2009, 01:59 PM
pics would help

Blue Ram
03-24-2009, 02:13 PM
They do look exactly like pimples.

Chad Hughes
03-24-2009, 02:21 PM
Keep an eye out! They'll likely disappear.

Blue Ram
03-24-2009, 02:28 PM
Keep an eye out! They'll likely disappear.

Just curious - what leads you to this advice? Have you seen this before? I sure hope you are right!

Chad Hughes
03-24-2009, 02:35 PM
Yes, I have seen this before and so have others here on SD.

Best wishes!

Eddie
03-24-2009, 08:31 PM
Just to give you a heads up, Prazi is not a med for abnormal feces.

The cysts, I'd have to get a picture if them.

Personally, I'd probably do a salt dip on the fish and make sure the main tank is spotless, super clean and good clean water everyday.

Eddie