Background:
Tank: 72 gallon Bow Front
Cichlids: All Male Hap/Peacock Cichlids varying sizes from 2"-5"
One of my newly acquired cichlid --- A 5" Yellow Regal Peacock, I suspect, introduced parasite into this established tank. I noticed last Tuesday that the 3" Red Lwanda was not eating. Upon closer observation, I observed a white, stringy discharge. But did not observe 'bloated' condition.
Suspecting that the whole tank was contaminated, I opted to treat the whole tank vs isolating this one fish. Good decision on my part as later on I observed the same white stringy discharge from other fish in the tank. Though it was only the Red Lwanda that will not eat.
Action Taken:
Did a 20% water change.
I put in Epsom Salt @ 1 tbsp per 10 gallon
Medicated the whole tank with API General Cure
Dipped NLS pellet food with API General Cure and sprinkled Garlic Powder. Fish ate it except Red Lwanda. Soon after the Tangerine Tiger stopped eating the pellets. I fed Spirulina Flakes to test if the bitterness of the Metronizadole was preventing the tangerine tiger from eating the pellets --- Bingo....he ate like a pig again.
Results:
After administering 2 doses of API General Cure as per instructions, I did a 25% water change this morning. Again added Epsom salt.
All the fish including the Red Lwanda are now eating the Spirulina Flakes.
Question:
1. Should treat the whole tank with another round of API General Cure (2 doses, 48 hours in between doses).
2. Should I continue to soak their food with API GC ?
3. What other preventive actions can I take to ensure that the parasite attack has been completely controlled.
4. Should I change their diet from NLS Pellet food ?
5. Any other tips/advices will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Tank: 72 gallon Bow Front
Cichlids: All Male Hap/Peacock Cichlids varying sizes from 2"-5"
One of my newly acquired cichlid --- A 5" Yellow Regal Peacock, I suspect, introduced parasite into this established tank. I noticed last Tuesday that the 3" Red Lwanda was not eating. Upon closer observation, I observed a white, stringy discharge. But did not observe 'bloated' condition.
Suspecting that the whole tank was contaminated, I opted to treat the whole tank vs isolating this one fish. Good decision on my part as later on I observed the same white stringy discharge from other fish in the tank. Though it was only the Red Lwanda that will not eat.
Action Taken:
Did a 20% water change.
I put in Epsom Salt @ 1 tbsp per 10 gallon
Medicated the whole tank with API General Cure
Dipped NLS pellet food with API General Cure and sprinkled Garlic Powder. Fish ate it except Red Lwanda. Soon after the Tangerine Tiger stopped eating the pellets. I fed Spirulina Flakes to test if the bitterness of the Metronizadole was preventing the tangerine tiger from eating the pellets --- Bingo....he ate like a pig again.
Results:
After administering 2 doses of API General Cure as per instructions, I did a 25% water change this morning. Again added Epsom salt.
All the fish including the Red Lwanda are now eating the Spirulina Flakes.
Question:
1. Should treat the whole tank with another round of API General Cure (2 doses, 48 hours in between doses).
2. Should I continue to soak their food with API GC ?
3. What other preventive actions can I take to ensure that the parasite attack has been completely controlled.
4. Should I change their diet from NLS Pellet food ?
5. Any other tips/advices will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.