aro got hurt(lost scales), help!

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
all said r so true...no need much worry! need some time!! water chngs+salt might help...
 
OK, i think its more serious then ever, i think it has PROTRUDING SCALES DISEASE, how should i treat this properly? A LOT of scales has been lost, and i see some redness on the scale dropped area. How am i suppose to increase my temperature to 89 degrees?( as said on some other threads), i have a 55g and my heater is only 200w. please help!!
 
le tihm relax
MAKE SURE the back and sidesare blocked with something.
maybe the front also and turn lights off for two or so days
with aros, it is so imporant as a minimum to have the back blacked out or have a background that will not let flickering of light through.
the side alsoin my opinion, remember, these fish live in waters that are very murky and brown- clear water plus see through glass on the side may frighten them.

i have never had a jumping problem wiht aros, because i do this.

scalesgrw back, they grow back fast with feeding
 
im pretty sure this the disease my aro caught.

3. Protruding Scales Disease
This often occurs when Dragon Fish is young. The adult Dragon Fish seldom gets affected by this disease.

Cause

Events causing extreme temperature changes within the aquarium.
Contaminated water.
Symptoms

Initial stage - Scales tilt at every 5th to 8th scale. Blood traces may be seen at the root of scales. If not arrested at this stage, scales will gradually tilt, redness may appear and the scales will not be able to protect body causing bacteria attacks to the body of the Dragon Fish. The scales may all drop off causing the body to decay and the fish to die.

Cure

Add coarse salt and increase temperature to 32°C to 34°C. Increase oxygen content in the water and change water (1/4) every 3 to 4 days. Water may be heated prior to change. Add copper sulfate medications to the water.
 
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