Shaking there bodies

[Massey2]

Hi all I lost one of discus today it was like the runt of the pack. I noticed I'n the last couple of days a couple of my discus are darker I'n colour and at times are shaking there bodies. I had 6 discus I'n the tank and 3 are darker but still eating the other 3 are fine and eating likes pigs. Please help.

[Larry Bugg]

How old are they. Turning darker and shaking their bodies can be breeding behavior.

[Massey2]

About 6 to 8 months there about 4 and half inches big. The one which died was only about 3 inches just never grew.

[Jason K.]

How old are they. Turning darker and shaking their bodies can be breeding behavior.
+1

[TURQ64]

I think we can rule breeding out..too young and small, but there's an issue, since the 'runt' died..They don't die just 'cuz they're smaller...

[Jason K.]

I think we can rule breeding out..too young and small, but there's an issue, since the 'runt' died..They don't die just 'cuz they're smaller...
Maybe so but I've had fish spawn at 8 month's. not a good thing, but it happen's...

[Massey2]

I'm thinking is it some sort of parasite on them. If it is a parasite would they still eat like pigs and there poo is still normal

[TURQ64]

Ectoparasites irritate the outside, monogeneans (worms) inside...Still need the water facts,etc...Can't say whether it's a fluke, or chloramine, or ?

[Lenin]

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[Massey2]

Here goes then ammonia 0
N03 25
N02 0
Gh 8d
Kh 6d
Ph 6.8
Cl2 ok
It's a 240 litre tank and I do 2 water changes a week taking out 100 litres each time oh and the temp of the tank is 29.2 or 85 f. Any more info you need ask

[Lenin]

I would use some salt

[Massey2]

How much salt would you add to a240 litre tank

[Lenin]

Its' between 1 or 2 tablespoons per 5 gallon, and a 240 is the 55 I believe, also do not use regular table salt, use either aquarium salt or kosher salt, it has to have no iodine or it will kill the fish.

[lipadj46]

also do not use regular table salt, use either aquarium salt or kosher salt, it has to have no iodine or it will kill the fish.

I've heard this a few times on this site, where are you getting this info from just curious? I've never read that iodized salt kills and in my own experience you can use iodized salt in a pinch, it won't kill fish, but pickling or ice cream salt will be cheaper. Generally I've read (and what I follow) it is recommended to add at 1 tbs per 10 gallons or 1 tbs per 5 gallons. If you go higher than that keep an eye out for your fish acting funny.

[Skip]

maybe they are stunted..

try to send video of this behavior..

[Jason K.]

the type of salt does not matter.

[Lenin]

I've heard this a few times on this site, where are you getting this info from just curious? I've never read that iodized salt kills and in my own experience you can use iodized salt in a pinch, it won't kill fish, but pickling or ice cream salt will be cheaper. Generally I've read (and what I follow) it is recommended to add at 1 tbs per 10 gallons or 1 tbs per 5 gallons. If you go higher than that keep an eye out for your fish acting funny.

Personal experience

[Skip]

the type of salt does not matter.

epson salt..

and then the others.. LOL

[Jason K.]

the epson salt will deffinatley flush them out...

[Massey2]

I have added the salt now how long should it take to seeing some results.

[Skip]

I have added the salt now how long should it take to seeing some results.

patients..

it takes time.. they don't just snap to attention buy adding salt or a med or doing water change.. it takes time.. a few days.. two weeks.. depends..

[Massey2]

Ideal thank you all for your help. Will let you all know if it works.

[MightyEvil]

it takes time.. they don't just snap to attention

ROFL

[Massey2]

Lost another one today. Not looking good

[Sean Buehrle]

Lost another one today. Not looking good

Get them in a small tank like 20 gal and start changing your water every day, all of it . Don't feed them till someone tells you too. Lots of air.
Fill out the disease questionnaire and test your water in the big tank so you can give an accurate living conditions report.
Dunno where you live but find a store that carries medications.

I would buy some prazi pro and something especially for flukes.

I would also try and find some potassium permanganate as soon as possible. You can find it at hardware stores in the plumbing section I think.

Don't go using this stuff yet, it's just so you have it and don't have to wait another day when you need it.

Hopefully someone who knows what to do will help you soon.

And try to post a picture of the fish, look for clamped fins and spots on the skin.