Baos Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Not sure this is a real emergency but I would hate for something to happen. Got into a fight with another fish and this is the end result. Just wondering if or how I should treat it. I have a spare 10 gallon or a 1 gallon I could use for something. I don't suspect there will be anymore violence as they are usually docile. It may have wondered into anothers nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordo Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I would be worried about the stress level if you put it in a 5 gallon tank. It should heal on its own as long as your params are good. Keep a close watch and make sure its eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishkabod Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Melafix is a good idea to add for the initial healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I've dosed with Melafix before too and had real good results> even had fish grow entire fins and tails back with melalfix. I love the smell of the stuff too. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishful Thinking Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) I love the smell of the stuff too. Just don't drive after smelling too much, ok, Ryan? lol I've found that Melafix works well, but the main factor is clean water. Now I only use Melafix if I am really worried and it looks serious. For sure use the smaller tank to save some money if you are using the Melafix. Good luck! Edited December 14, 2008 by GregL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 He's dead. can't medicate the main tank due to clown loaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishful Thinking Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Sorry to hear that. What happened? Another tussle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) 2 died, I moved the rest of the species to a 10 gallon tank and doused with some melafix as another one is damaged. Different fish decided to breed and beat everyone up. Edited December 15, 2008 by Baos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 One that only had a tiny scrape on one fin now has a huge gaping hole in the fin, and a white thats spread to the body around the effected area and appears it could be growing. It's about 1-2cm radius from the effected area. I have been treating with melafix, but it doesn't seem to be getting better. When I started the treatment there was no hole in the fin, just a lil tear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burbot Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 One that only had a tiny scrape on one fin now has a huge gaping hole in the fin, and a white thats spread to the body around the effected area and appears it could be growing. It's about 1-2cm radius from the effected area. I have been treating with melafix, but it doesn't seem to be getting better. When I started the treatment there was no hole in the fin, just a lil tear. If it is a "fluffy" white groth then you are probably dealing with a fungus and not a bacteria. Melafix won't treat fungus, try Pimaifix from the same company. It works in a couple of days if you catch the fungus soon enough and smells too. Sniff sniff Boom Cheers :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) It's not fluffy. The fish also doesn't eat. Edited December 19, 2008 by Baos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm now treating it with some wide spectrum antibiotics. This is a picture from earlier today. melafix is completely useless as it was treated with that from the beginning before anything was serious. At this point I don't expect the fish to last long, but it does look a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I suspect bad water, I never use antibiotics anymore, I just up my waterchanges to everyday when my fish are injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiscesGirl Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I suspect bad water, I never use antibiotics anymore, I just up my waterchanges to everyday when my fish are injured. same here.. waterchanges waterchanges waterchanges .. I also and a.salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I change just under 30% of the water once a week. however since the crazy breeding the main tank has been a little overpopulated. This fish is quaranteened in the 10 gallon with its babies and other mate. It's been getting a 15% water change daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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