thanks for the info everyone, i got some anti parasitic medication and anti parasitic fish food hope this helps
dose this look like hole in head
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Are you sure that you are testing nitrate correctly?
You have to shake the #2 bottle for at least 30 seconds to bring the solvent into solution.
Add ten drops of #1 and invert the tube 3-4 times to mix the liquid. Then after shaking the #2bottle for 30 seconds, add ten drops and shake the tube for 60 seconds. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then read the results. Just adding the drops will cause a false low reading.
Look at the thread on MFK for treating hexamita with epsom salt. You can also treat with metronidazole as a bath, but first you need to get your water quality taken care of.
You have to shake the #2 bottle for at least 30 seconds to bring the solvent into solution.
Add ten drops of #1 and invert the tube 3-4 times to mix the liquid. Then after shaking the #2bottle for 30 seconds, add ten drops and shake the tube for 60 seconds. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then read the results. Just adding the drops will cause a false low reading.
Look at the thread on MFK for treating hexamita with epsom salt. You can also treat with metronidazole as a bath, but first you need to get your water quality taken care of.
not sure what the nitrate levels are, i shall go tomorrow for a test kit, the ph is between 7.0 and 7.5
I'd bet it's due to high nitrate. They can be more detrimental than low ammonia levels, in my experience. good luck.
I have an Eartheater with the same issue..
I've got the water params at 0.0.5 and I always do water changes, with a variety of foods. No other EA's affected by it, but now that I know you can treat with Epsom salt, I am going to start doing that.
Metro is a bit pricey. (I have some, but I will try cheap route first)
Good luck!
I've got the water params at 0.0.5 and I always do water changes, with a variety of foods. No other EA's affected by it, but now that I know you can treat with Epsom salt, I am going to start doing that.
Metro is a bit pricey. (I have some, but I will try cheap route first)
Good luck!
Make sure you read the article, it's given in food (epsom salt.)
Personally, I would apply the metro directly to the sores. Also be sure you are administering the nitrate test correctly. @mshill
Personally, I would apply the metro directly to the sores. Also be sure you are administering the nitrate test correctly. @mshill
Laticauda;4746665; said:
I've been doing those tests for years. I def know they are working.. I get new tests every 4-6 months as I test my water daily. haha. Each tank has a clipboard like a hospital patient.
Do you know where I can find that article on here?
And what do you mean directly to the sores? I have the tabs your crush and treat the water with. I also have Oxolinic Acid that I use for my koi, but divvying up an amount for a small fish will not be easy, and that stuff is lethal and not very forgiving.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...339364&highlight=treating+hexamita+epsom+salt
I buy the metronidazole powder by seachem. It's about 10 dollars for 5 grams, but it's easy make into a food.
I buy the metronidazole powder by seachem. It's about 10 dollars for 5 grams, but it's easy make into a food.
Laticauda;4746714; said:
It's not that much up here...
But the tabs treat 40 gallons. So I can just crush them.
