- 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.
I have Salvini Cichlid about 5.5" in length. It's now in a QT tank but normally kept with two oscars, a fire mouth and 3 raphael catfish. It's a 150g tank with plenty of hiding spots.
About a week ago, i noticed that the salvini had clamped fins and it's color was off. I removed it from the tank and placed it in the QT tank and began treating with general cure and erythromycin. I thought it was starting to get better after about three days but now it's getting worse. It's color is almost greyish in nature, it won't eat and just sits in the corner of the tank. Just looking for some insight as to what else I can try.
Parameters are as follows:
ph 7.2
ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrate 25-30 ppm
I know the nitrates are slightly elevated but I have been doing one full gravel vac a week with an additional water change of 25%
Anything else you might be able to help me with would be greathly appreciated
About a week ago, i noticed that the salvini had clamped fins and it's color was off. I removed it from the tank and placed it in the QT tank and began treating with general cure and erythromycin. I thought it was starting to get better after about three days but now it's getting worse. It's color is almost greyish in nature, it won't eat and just sits in the corner of the tank. Just looking for some insight as to what else I can try.
Parameters are as follows:
ph 7.2
ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrate 25-30 ppm
I know the nitrates are slightly elevated but I have been doing one full gravel vac a week with an additional water change of 25%
Anything else you might be able to help me with would be greathly appreciated
