Ammonia Burn

[ShadowStryder]

I picked up a couple of new pups last night. The smaller female has what
appears to me to be ammonia burns on her underside.
Photos were taken about 30-45 min after added to tank. So I figure it was from
shipping. Were only in bag for appx 9 hours.
Water parms were tested before adding them, hour or so after, again this
morning and when I got home this evening.
Every time everything was excellent.
Have added 2 lbs of salt per 135 gal tank. Temp 85 and lights off.
Filtering 800-900 gph, have air added, plus 1200 gph PH.
She has been feeding on cut up earthworms before I received her
but has failed to eat since. Breathing is a little heavy, but she remains hidden
in the substrate. Estes Ultra Reef.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[tank125]

I have seen a lot worse and had success. Sometimes they may not eat for days after shipping. I would give it time, feeding just once a day. what kind of rays are they?

 

[ShadowStryder]

5" male is Moto and the smaller 4" female is half marble we figure since
we aren't sure which male is the father. Guess I should have added a
couple of photos.

 

[mshuangchao]

They should be OK, just need a few days of rest.

 

[abortedsoul]

That doesn't look bad at all. Make sure they are free of any major parasites. Quarantine them in a place that is dark, with excellent water conditions. Feed them as much as they will eat and salt the tank- 3lbs/100gal.

 

[Deaths Sting]

i would lower the temperature a bit. 85 is a little on the high side.
i keep my rays at 81-81.5 and their doing great! and i just got them!

ur ray is looking good however, just let it settle and continue what ur doing.

 

[turkeyboy85]

85-86 is good when they have anything wrong with them... add salt if you can... higher temp means higher metabalism just make sure you have a good air stone in there higher temp means lower oxygen levels

 

[ShadowStryder]

I have salt 3lb for a 135. My biggest concern is she hasn't eaten since recieving her
and is not active at all.
She was on night crawlers since birth. But has refused them since I received her.
I know it is only been three days but she is just a month old today. Have the tank covered with a blanket as to block any light.
Plenty of air I did turn off the PH thinking maybe to much current.

 

[Nic]

That doesn't look bad at all. Make sure they are free of any major parasites. Quarantine them in a place that is dark, with excellent water conditions. Feed them as much as they will eat and salt the tank- 3lbs/100gal.

tonic treatment 1# per 100 gallons.... most of you people are getting a lil over salt happy....


far as there bellies go most pups have that light pink

 

[Nic]

I have salt 3lb for a 135. My biggest concern is she hasn't eaten since recieving her
and is not active at all.
She was on night crawlers since birth. But has refused them since I received her.
I know it is only been three days but she is just a month old today. Have the tank covered with a blanket as to block any light.
Plenty of air I did turn off the PH thinking maybe to much current.

give them a few days... tank temp 84 give or take and dark like you have it and keep offering the food... also do a water change and drop your salt level...

what does turned off your PH mean.... and rip your airstones let them flow to there fullest