- Have you tested your water?
- No
- 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?
- 61-70%
- How frequently do you change your water?
- Every two weeks
- 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 All,
Just after some advice, I have a Texas with a growth on his mouth, literally started as a red spot about a week ago, I though he had been playing lip lock with his mate as they were just about to spawn.
In the last 7 days the growth has gained in size substantially and is now on top and bottom lip, I have done 2 x 60% water changes in the last week (first step make sure the water is in good shape) and yesterday treated the whole tank with Tri-Sulfa as if it is bacterial i may have a shot at slowing it down, but this morning seems worse again. I know they can be susceptible to fatty deposits like little pimples but this is way more than that, i assume if i cant stop the growth at this rate within a few more days he wont be able to eat and then just a matter of time till death.
I don't think my LFS is even open at the moment to get any other meds so would have to get them online and wait till they arrive which even if i ordered today would be next week at the earliest
I haven't tried to remove him and dont want to unless absolutely necessary as it will cause chaos and stress in the tank, all other fish 100% normal
(notes: 6 ft tank 570ltr, FX6 canister, two large sponge filters, 2 Texas (pair), 3 severum, large pleco and 7 peacocks (yeah i know its mixed American/African..lol...), water changes minimum every second week (usually weekly) of about 60-70%)
Any assistance/advice would be appreciated (pics are from this morning)
Cheers
Just after some advice, I have a Texas with a growth on his mouth, literally started as a red spot about a week ago, I though he had been playing lip lock with his mate as they were just about to spawn.
In the last 7 days the growth has gained in size substantially and is now on top and bottom lip, I have done 2 x 60% water changes in the last week (first step make sure the water is in good shape) and yesterday treated the whole tank with Tri-Sulfa as if it is bacterial i may have a shot at slowing it down, but this morning seems worse again. I know they can be susceptible to fatty deposits like little pimples but this is way more than that, i assume if i cant stop the growth at this rate within a few more days he wont be able to eat and then just a matter of time till death.
I don't think my LFS is even open at the moment to get any other meds so would have to get them online and wait till they arrive which even if i ordered today would be next week at the earliest
I haven't tried to remove him and dont want to unless absolutely necessary as it will cause chaos and stress in the tank, all other fish 100% normal
(notes: 6 ft tank 570ltr, FX6 canister, two large sponge filters, 2 Texas (pair), 3 severum, large pleco and 7 peacocks (yeah i know its mixed American/African..lol...), water changes minimum every second week (usually weekly) of about 60-70%)
Any assistance/advice would be appreciated (pics are from this morning)
Cheers
