dose this look like hole in head

[timmycat]

not sure what the nitrate levels are, i shall go tomorrow for a test kit, the ph is between 7.0 and 7.5

 

[timmycat]

not sure what the nitrate levels are, i shall go tomorrow for a test kit, the ph is between 7.0 and 7.5

oops re post

 

[Dr_Shakalu]

Make sure you do plenty of water changes. I've had oscars and the biggest problem was hole in the head. It's caused by high ammonia levels. I love oscars but they eat everything so the ammonia leves will be high. Hope this helps,The Doctor

 

[kdrun76]

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I've got the water params at 0.0.5

This is your nitrate level?

May I inquire as to what brand your test kit is, I was not aware of any kits on the market (other than digital probes) that give that degree of accuracy.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

im guessing that is Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

I've used metro in the water, and also in the form of medicated flake food...but I believe the water conditions more than anything will help most

 

[kdrun76]

im guessing that is Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate

Ohhh that makes a LOT more sense. Thank you, I am sure that is what she meant.

 

[Chicklette]

Ya, that's HITH .

 

[mshill90]

Ohhh that makes a LOT more sense. Thank you, I am sure that is what she meant.

Haha.. yeah, sorry.

 

[BigUmbeeFan]

Ideally, Keep Nitrates at 10ppm's, very the diet of the bass, feed 1/2 amount of food that you are currently feeding, keep water clean and also keep water clean.


1) Do 20% water changes every three days
2) Add AQUARIUM salt (1 table spoon per 10gal)
3)Bump temp to 85-ish
4) Remove carbon

How does carbon affect hole in the head ?