URGENT - What kind of Infection is this? Pics Inside

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Pyramid_Party

Pyramid_Party

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Hi,

I am pretty sure this started from a fight this fish got into. Problem is, since this fish hides alot I wasnt aware that it had some injuries. Fortunately, I noticed it tonight, and I removed the fish immediately to a hospital tank. I added Maracyn already. Can anyone let me know if I am dealing with a bacterial infection, or just a bad wound, or something else? The wound is at one of the pelvic fins, white and red areas and looks a little fuzzy too. Also, the fin looks like it is barely hanging on, like it might fall off.

Water parameters in the tank was:

Temp: 79
Ammonia: 0
NitrIte: 0
NitrAte: 20
Hardness: Hard
PH: Around 7.8

Now it is in a hospital tank though. Heres some pics, sorry for the quality.

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That's really bad! I'd do daily water changes until the fish recovers completely. It shouldn't be too tedious considering it is a hospital tank. 25-30% will do the trick and if the fish does not eat the food, smear it with garlic to coax it to eat.
 
Ive been dosing Maracyn. Its day 2 now, still looks the same kinda. I know this is gonna probably take 2-3 weeks for full recover. I have the fish in a 10 gallon with a sponge filter, heater and some plastic plants. I tried to drop 2 pellets tonight, but the fish didnt bother so I took them out. You think I should dose Maracyn-2 also?


Also, what kinda garlic do you recommend?
 
Kent has liquid garlic. Add 3 drops only to it. For possible bacterial infection, Maracyn 2 is fine for use.
 
Pyramid_Party;2786352; said:
So Marcyn and Maracyn 2 is fine to use together right?
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Yes.
 
Cool, thanks. I am gonna get some Kent liquid garlic. It says marine on the label but I read its for use with FW fish too. Cheapest I found online is about $14.99 for 1 oz.
 
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