Hey guys, I have lost 3 frontosas in the past 2 weeks and on of my frontosas has begun to show similar symptoms. They are juvenile, usually in the 2-3" range. The guys would stop eating, breathe heavily, and stay in the bottom of the tank hiding. I have tried melafix and quick cure. 2 days ago I also used jungle parasite clears tank buddies. He seems to be getting better, my preliminary diagnosis is bloat, and i have not noticed any white poop with this one (did with the first one who died). I was thinking that I should continue dosing with the jungle parasite clears every 2 days, but was wondering if I would need to use activated carbon in the interim. Thanks!
Also, i was planning on doing daily 20% h20 changes for the next 3 days. Is that a good idead?
1. Tank size. 55 gal standard, planted.
2. Type and size of fish and all tankmates. Six juvenile frontosas, 2-3"
3. How long the tank has been established. 4 months
4. Results of testing. pH=8.2 Nitrates=20ppm Temp=82
5. Decor of tank. amazon swords, lava rock, anubias. Substrate is sand on one side, gravel on the other.
6. Any other specific parts of tank. 2x weekly water changes 10-25%, this week i've been doing 20% H20 change 3x
Also, i was planning on doing daily 20% h20 changes for the next 3 days. Is that a good idead?
1. Tank size. 55 gal standard, planted.
2. Type and size of fish and all tankmates. Six juvenile frontosas, 2-3"
3. How long the tank has been established. 4 months
4. Results of testing. pH=8.2 Nitrates=20ppm Temp=82
5. Decor of tank. amazon swords, lava rock, anubias. Substrate is sand on one side, gravel on the other.
6. Any other specific parts of tank. 2x weekly water changes 10-25%, this week i've been doing 20% H20 change 3x
