Need help hole in the head

orionxtr

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Hi I have a 55 gallon with a green terror that has hole in the head not eating and white stringy poop what is the best treatment for it ? Have a emperor 400 filter and temp at 80.5 and do a 50 percent water change every week and there is 5 clown loaches in the tank should I tank them out ?

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Metronidazole. (MET) I've been told.
 

Rocksor

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Generally hole in the head occurs as a result of poor water conditions.

What are you readings for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and ph?
 

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Candiru
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Orionxtr, would you like some met? I happen to still have a ton of it from a recent illness. P.m. me....
 
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