- Have you tested your water?
- Yes
- If yes, what is your ammonia?
- 0
- If yes, what is your nitrite?
- 0
- If yes, what is your nitrate?
- 5
- If I did not test my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.
- Do you do water changes?
- Yes
- What percentage of water do you change?
- 21-30%
- How frequently do you change your water?
- Every week
- If I do not change my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
Hi guys!
The MBU puffer is about 2 years old. He has grown big in his 65 gallon tank. He lives with a dinosaur bichir and a Jack Dempsey. He will be relocated to a bigger tank soon, although his tank mates are peaceful with each other. pH is 7.4, ammonia and nitrites - 0, nitrates are 5-10. The tank is cycled and no big or small changes have been done to the tank recently. All of the sudden, we just noticed this white spot on his cheek (which is slightly bigger now) and on top of his head. Additionally, about a month ago he did lose one of his upper teeth. He still has been eating krill and snails/clams normally with no issues. We've tried melafix with no improvement. His breathing is normal, but its been about 3-4 days and today it seems his appetite has decreased as he is not going for the food anymore and we noticed his fins clamped even though usually when he's just chilling they still move. We are really worried about him since he is a part of the family. I was wondering if you guys could help us treat this, I would greatly appreciate it.
The MBU puffer is about 2 years old. He has grown big in his 65 gallon tank. He lives with a dinosaur bichir and a Jack Dempsey. He will be relocated to a bigger tank soon, although his tank mates are peaceful with each other. pH is 7.4, ammonia and nitrites - 0, nitrates are 5-10. The tank is cycled and no big or small changes have been done to the tank recently. All of the sudden, we just noticed this white spot on his cheek (which is slightly bigger now) and on top of his head. Additionally, about a month ago he did lose one of his upper teeth. He still has been eating krill and snails/clams normally with no issues. We've tried melafix with no improvement. His breathing is normal, but its been about 3-4 days and today it seems his appetite has decreased as he is not going for the food anymore and we noticed his fins clamped even though usually when he's just chilling they still move. We are really worried about him since he is a part of the family. I was wondering if you guys could help us treat this, I would greatly appreciate it.
