Jardini Tail Rot?!?

[Cabinetman 1]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

5

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

61-70%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I have been battling this with my Jardini on and off for a long time. I just can't figure out what is going on. It will just start and nothing seems to work, I usually give up and things turn around, but I would really like an answer. He eats nightcrawlers, but he goes through cycles. He eats great, tail gets better. Life is good for a awhile, then eating habits slow down tail gets worse, he gets agitated strikes at glass and picks at his tail goes down hill. He is in a 130 gallon with some tiger barbs. I change 60 gallons twice a week. In the past I ran through every med I could but nothing touched it. Thanks for your help!

 

[MultipleTankSyndrome]

I think the tiger barbs could be picking on him from time to time. You mentioned it is better when he eats better, meaning the tiger barbs are also likely eating better. But when they aren't, there is more incentive to pick on a tankmate.

 

[Cabinetman 1]

I think the tiger barbs could be picking on him from time to time. You mentioned it is better when he eats better, meaning the tiger barbs are also likely eating better. But when they aren't, there is more incentive to pick on a tankmate.

Thanks, I originally introduced the Tiger barbs because a fellow hobbiest suggested the Jardini was biting his own tail. The issue was happening before I had the Tiger barbs. But you are right they will occasionally bite at him.

 

[MultipleTankSyndrome]

I see.
Nonetheless, removing the tiger barbs wouldn't hurt if they are occasionally biting him, even if they are not the cause. It will reduce stress and damage, and every bit counts.

 

[Cabinetman 1]

I see.
Nonetheless, removing the tiger barbs wouldn't hurt if they are occasionally biting him, even if they are not the cause. It will reduce stress and damage, and every bit counts.

Thank you, I will give that some serious thought. You are correct!