- Have you tested your water?
- No
- If I did not test my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.
- Do you do water changes?
- Yes
- What percentage of water do you change?
- 41-50%
- How frequently do you change your water?
- Infrequently; more than a month between changes
- If I do not change my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
Hey all,
First time posting, would like some advice on a health issue with my 5 year old fire eel.
Over the last month he has developed a growth or lump under his skin, doesn't appear to have broken the skin fully or have any obvious infection/fungal looking surface to it?
He has been fine with it for that time however the last week he has lost his appetite and personality- just moving around slowly always low in the tank, not swimming up to surface, not interested in food, just heavy breathing and lots of laying still.
His left eye is slightly cloudier than his right? Apart from that, the lump and his loss of appetite/personality I can't see anything else.
Any thoughts as to whether I should be treating it as bacterial or fungal? Or if it's a tumor/growth that cannot be treated?
Any advice appreciated!
First time posting, would like some advice on a health issue with my 5 year old fire eel.
Over the last month he has developed a growth or lump under his skin, doesn't appear to have broken the skin fully or have any obvious infection/fungal looking surface to it?
He has been fine with it for that time however the last week he has lost his appetite and personality- just moving around slowly always low in the tank, not swimming up to surface, not interested in food, just heavy breathing and lots of laying still.
His left eye is slightly cloudier than his right? Apart from that, the lump and his loss of appetite/personality I can't see anything else.
Any thoughts as to whether I should be treating it as bacterial or fungal? Or if it's a tumor/growth that cannot be treated?
Any advice appreciated!
