nonstop flashing

blazin_dragon18

blazin_dragon18

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i have 3 dats. 2 ntts, 1 indo. all three of 'em have to flashing nonstop recently. they never flash like this be4. i observed 'em closely and there're no ich or other visible parasites on their body. wut else could cause 'em to have this behavior? :nilly:
 
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What are your water parameters?

Just keep a close eye on them. Sometimes if they have Ich, they will start to flash before the parasite is actually visible.
 
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Bichir4Life

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Also what are you feeding them, i've head salty foods also have an effect. Did you start feeding them something new???
 
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Bichir4Life;2486279; said:
Also what are you feeding them, I've head salty foods also have an effect. Did you start feeding them something new???
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very true i have found that salt foods make them scratch

i have 3 tigers in my tank 2 eat salty foods the other eats pellets the one on pellets doesn't scratch the other 2 do

its normal don't worry
 
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brianp

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If you have determined that the amount of scratching is excessive (based upon whatever criteria you are applying), then my advice is to treat the tank for 3 days with a broad-spectrum antiparasitic med. I can personally recommend Jungle Labs Parasite Clear. Others have used Clout successfully. The Jungle Labs med will have no effect upon your biofiler...not sure about Clout. Give them a SINGLE DOSE and allow it to remain in the tank for three days. After treatment, perform a 50% wc and I believe that you will see a significant dimunition in the frequency of scratching. I'm sure you are aware that Dats like to scratch and you will probably never totally eradicate this behavior.
 
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TCZeli

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Check water params.
Pull back on the salty foods.
Keep a close eye on your fish for any signs of parasites.

I would not medicate your water until it has been determined that the flashing is from a parasite. Excessive scratching can be caused by a number of things and you should never medicate fish unless absolutely needed.

G/L
 
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