Fish face problems

[Parrotsrule]

Alright. So my blood parrot had swelling on its cheek as a result of my tank not being cycled. Now my tank is cycled and has been for about a month. After about a week of it being swollen what you see in the picture happened not sure if its flesh or what. She still has a very strong appetite and she acts normal and is still aggressive and everything. Also something on her eye. All the other fish in the tank are doing good. About to do a 50% WC with prime.

 

[Parrotsrule]

I have the temp at 80 degrees.

 

[Aquanero]

It might have been an abcess that ruptured. Keep the water very clean and add some salt.

 

[Parrotsrule]

It might have been an abcess that ruptured. Keep the water very clean and add some salt.

Does table salt work?

 

[Aquanero]

Yes it will work, you can use it.

 

[Parrotsrule]

Yes it will work, you can use it.

How much would you suggest? I have a 55g.

 

[Aquanero]

Use 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water. 11 tablespoons don't worry if you go over.

 

[Parrotsrule]

Use 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water. 11 tablespoons don't worry if you go over.

Will convict fry be affected by the salt?

 

[Parrotsrule]

And do you mean teaspoon?

 

[Aquanero]

No they wouln't and no I didn't.

Disolve the salt in some luke warm water and pour it into the tank.