dan11 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Hey all. I have an 85 gallon planted tank with 5 discus. I have recently noticed that my juvenile red pigeon has stopped eating, and become very skinny, with a concave looking stomach. It just does not look healthy, and has faded color. Any ideas on what this could be, and how I could treat? All the other fish look fine, and no new fish have been added for a couple months. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeA101 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I actually just went through this with my 3.5" Leopard Eruption, I cant tell you what it is because I don't know but I did put him in a hospital tank and fed him live BBS and freeze dried bring in very small amounts about 4-6 times a day, for about 2.5 weeks and he recovered nicely. Now he is much better but still looks slightly thin. From what I could find online it seemed to be an intestinal issue, maybe a parasite, worm, or small blockage that he may have picked up from some frozen food, I have since stopped all frozen feedings in my tanks and switched to freeze dried (much easier for me). When I treated I did as though it was an intestinal issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan11 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Awesome thank you very much. I have a 25 gallon around here somewhere I'll get that set up tomorrow. Sounds like I also may have to stop the frozen blood worms and brine shrimp I have been feeding them. Where do you get your freeze dried foods, and what else are you feeding them, if you don't mind me asking? The only thing that they really seem to like is the frozen brine shrimp cubes I feed them every couple of days. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORG Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 You can also try raising the temp in the hospital tank to 90 degrees ,it will help stimulate the fish to start eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan11 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Ahh awesome. Thank you very much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Almost all problems with discus are traceable back to water quality. Make damn sure their home is spotless, seriously - you would drink the water clean- and the fish will eat again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 A big tip too, discus are very selective in what they eat. Get some freeze dried black worms and they will love you. http://stores.canadianaquafarm.com/australian-freeze-dried-blackworm-cubes-with-baby-spinach-50-grams/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan11 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Ahh awesome ok, thank you. The water is very clean. I do water changes every 4 or so days, and the tank is spotless but I'll make an effort to keep it even more clean in the new year. Thanks for the tip on the black worms too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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