Bichir desperately needs help

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I agree that the fish doesn't look like it has ammonia burns, and I suspect that with that stocking list the bichir would be about the last fish to suffer from poor water conditions. Not really an expert with medications, but maintaining pristine water quality now is an essential part of the fish's recovery.

Isolating the fish with a divider seems like a wise choice; I don't think it's ever a good idea to be constantly netting and moving a fish that is suffering from any health issues; more transfers means more stress, which interferes with healing.

And, honestly, I personally can't imagine testing for an important parameter that you believe might be causing problems (ammonia)...a couple days ago...and not being able to remember the results of the test, and also not repeating the test since then. If your memory is that bad, keep records of test results. Otherwise, what did you achieve by testing?
 
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All I can find for kh tests in store are strips. Should I get them or get liquid tests online?
 
All I can find for kh tests in store are strips. Should I get them or get liquid tests online?
Not sure but I’d imagine the liquid test maybe better.
 
Keep it up ! I’m sure he’s gonna recover!
 
Hey, so I can't find the hikari bio bandage instore or even online. Is there a substitute that I could use and if there isn't is there something else I could do?
 
Hey, so I can't find the hikari bio bandage instore or even online. Is there a substitute that I could use and if there isn't is there something else I could do?
Could try neosporin. But wait for now and see how it responds.
 
I'll get neosporin to keep on hand and keep it on hand for in case he needs it.
 
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Well it’s over, found him dead today. To say I’m pissed off would be an understatement.
 
Sorry for the loss.
 
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