Help me help my Chinese Perch

[rallysman]

He's skinny. He's eating and getting longer, but he's wasting away. I'm thinking internal parasites. Is there anything in particular I should use? Is there any way to use it without putting him in his own tank (He's 20", it would be tough)?

he's in a 265 and is never bullied, ammonia 0 nitrite 0 and nitrates are a constant 15ppm due to the drip system. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

here is a picture for reference.

 

[ewurm]

Try some antiparasite food. Stuff the pellets in some silversides.

 

[ultimatejay]

It's going to be hard and expensive if you plan on treating him in the 265. Try to put him in a smaller tank and treat him. I mentioned before, I have had great success with Jungle brand parsite clear. It works great and is not hard on the fish. Each box treats 80 gallons and is around 5.99 a box. So if you plan on treating the 265- do the math. Good luck. Hope he turns around.

 

[rallysman]

Think he'd be ok in a 110? (48x18x30)

 

[eman b115]

wow that rough bro...that's an awsome beast, wish him the best give us updates on how he's doin....

 

[Aussienative]

Think he'd be ok in a 110? (48x18x30)

Is he skittish? if he isn't he should be fine in there for the duration of the treatment.

If he's skittish, might need soething bigger(wider) so he doesn't damage himself too much.

Good luck mate, beautiful fish!

 

[vanimate]

Levi, I would put him in that 110 and start treating him asap.You dont have much else of a choice. The longer you wait, the harder it will be for him to come back around. I too have used Jungle Parasite Clear with success, as long as you catch it soon enough. GL with this guy Levi.

 

[rallysman]

He's getting better. I found some liquid anit parasitic food and I've been injecting it and garlic into his normal food. He's starting to fill out again.

 

[Miguel]

Garlic extract is gold for us MFK's. Something allways makes us remember that, again and again...

Good luck. the perch seems to be beter, comparing pixs!

 

[Stone Like Fish]

Glad to here he's getting better. Love that fish!