Help with identifying ray infectuon

[jsodwi]

Female Leo 10"
180g tank with 1 aro 2 polys
Water temp 80* no ammonia readings
Partial water change every few days
She has stopped eating for a week and I've noticed these patchy white spots on her
I've added 1cup of salt the past couple water changes. I don't want to dose tank with chemicals if I don't have to. Does anyone have any input on this?

 

[UnstoppableJayD]

john, how is her color? what are your nitrates reading at?

 

[vamptrev]

Its usually water params or tankmates. I would check nitrates and ph first


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[jsodwi]

Sorry nitrates 10ppm
Nitrites 0
So is the salt ok to add in moderation with the rays or not needed?

 

[vamptrev]

I would find out the problem first. Something is going on

I recently found out that salt can take your tds very high and isnt always very safe


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[jsodwi]

So anyone have any suggestions on what to treat with? I have a ton of aeration, temp at 80* I threw Pimafix in there to try since it's not too abrasive. She still has not eaten

 

[UnstoppableJayD]

John, can you divide her from her tank mates?

 

[jsodwi]

John, can you divide her from her tank mates?

Yea I can. You think they're stressing her. Somehow ?

 

[UnstoppableJayD]

Yea I can. You think they're stressing her. Somehow ?

Yea, even if it is an infection or the fish stressing her.. separation is good and then i would try tempting her to eat with nightcrawlers.

 

[stingray keeper]

Yes separate the Ray for sure. As trev said salt raises TDS dramatically so it's not ideal unless you absolutely need to dose salt.


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