- Have you tested your water?
- Yes
- 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
- 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.
Have a large pair or Redhead cichlids that have developed spots over most of their bodies a couple of days ago- I got sloppy and think I may have cross contaminated a net from one of my other systems where I quarantine new fish... Tank has been up and running for 4+ years and fully cycled. I do 30% water changes every two weeks. No Ammonia or Nitrites. Nitrates runs in the 20-30 range.
They are huddled in the bottom corner and not swimming. I did a 50% water change yesterday and then added salt to the tank yesterday (1tbsb/ 2 gal ratio) and also did a 10 min dip with Copper Power Green per their instructions (2oz/ 5 gal). So far no improvement... Really hate to lose them, but not sure what else to try or if I even have it diagnosed correctly? Pics attached... hoping someone can comment on what they think it is and suggested treatment ideas.
Thanks!
They are huddled in the bottom corner and not swimming. I did a 50% water change yesterday and then added salt to the tank yesterday (1tbsb/ 2 gal ratio) and also did a 10 min dip with Copper Power Green per their instructions (2oz/ 5 gal). So far no improvement... Really hate to lose them, but not sure what else to try or if I even have it diagnosed correctly? Pics attached... hoping someone can comment on what they think it is and suggested treatment ideas.
Thanks!
