Infection?

[rup_pilot]

My 3 year old male stingray has not eaten in a few days and today I noticed the edge of his disc is a bit paler and almost looks like he has a fungal infection on the edge of his disc and the bottom of his tail. The pH of the tank has been steady at just under 7, temp stays between 77-79F, no ammonia or nitrites, and <10 nitrates. He hasn't been moving much today. Here are some pics. Please help!!!




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[joe jaskot]

Change water.

 

[rup_pilot]

I already did a large water change earlier today. I have always done 2 weekly water changes!

 

[rup_pilot]

Anyone?


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[Raymann88]

How long has he been on that substrate? Looks pretty sharp / jagged. Could explain the edge of his disk / underside frayed up and him not moving much. Continued agitation would lead to infection and fungus.

 

[joe jaskot]

Change more water until the fish improves.

 

[rup_pilot]

It's non-silicated ray safe sand. Been in there almost 3 years with no issues.


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[snake8myelbo]

The sand looks sharp to me also. What brand is it? You might want to add salt or some ray safe bacterial infection meds. Did.you.read Davids thread? Ill post a link.

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[snake8myelbo]

App keeps crashing look up davidw are you doing it right. Good info.on bacterial infections

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[rup_pilot]

I used Caribsea Torpedo Beach. I went ahead and treated for bacterial and fungal infections. I just hope he makes it. He isn't being that active and breathing heavy but doesn't seem to have any curl yet.


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