20” Sailfin Pictus Catfish - internal issue vs. ?

[dr exum]

well - day 7 of kanaplex is over (3 doses)

got her in a75g qt -

there’s blood flow going there? not sure if that’s a sign of healing -

she’s feisty still but mostly blind it seems -

found a local vet that does fish -if i can get a proper diagnosis i can treat the others appropriately-

 

[dr exum]

for what’s it worth - not sure there’s any poo critique folks here...

looks like digested tilapia from days ago encased in a green goo? maybe bile?

 

[dr exum]

i could make a case that the two ocel’s have the same motteled appearance the sailfin had in the end stage - however both eating well, ones eye seems to be getting better? the spot on her right eye is shrinking but getting more dense -

the male mono has something attached to his fin -

hopefully uv running this week - new tanks in less than 2 if i want to pull some out and treat separately- ive held off medicating other than salt - if i were to crash cycle could be instant problems vs slow ones -

 

[Rocksor]

With regards to the green poo, I read that it's a possible indication of a bacterial infection. Whenever feeding fish parts, I never had green/yellow poo in the tank. I had this happen to my pbass, and he went from being a ravenous eater, to not eating and pooing green/yellow. I didn't get a chance to fully treat him with kanaplex because he spooked bolted in the quarantine tank a few times until dead.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

It is known which medications can and cannot hurt the nitrifying bacteria.

 

[dr exum]

It is known which medications can and cannot hurt the nitrifying bacteria.

thanks victor,

tried prazi - didn’t help - know it’s cycle friendly

want to do general cure in there, maybe paraguard? i’ve gotten mixed answers from google in regards to general cure and the cycle -

it’s hard to properly diagnose them - all eating which is reassuring

fish vet coming next month ? - it’s their soonest apt ?

 

[Rocksor]

Neither paraguard nor general cure (metronidazole + praziquantel) has ever affected a fully cycled QT for me

 

[dr exum]

Neither paraguard nor general cure (metronidazole + praziquantel) has ever affected a fully cycled QT for me

thanks!

started general cure today ??

 

[dr exum]

more saga vs pregnant-

it appears three (female?) bloated / pregnant?

heavy breathing -

i’ve stopped food x 3 days 8lbs epson 6lb regular salt given - day 2

nitrates- 10

i put a flat rock in there in case they are egg bound ?

i’ve added uv after general cure treatment was over

ideas?

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

To my eye this looks like water retention in the body aka swelling. Body and tummy distended. The eyes are pushed out. The lips are swollen. With my fish, many would exhibit such symptom as one of the last stages of illness, followed invariably by death. Sorry bro. I hope you save them, but be prepared for failing, so it doesn't hurt too bad.