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[Kurtisolson44]

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.

So I ordered a red tiger Oscar online and this is what I got. Going to see if he makes it. He’s in a 29 gallon quarantine tank. The shop I bought it from won’t email or call me back so I guess I’m on my own.

 

[Deadeye]

Based on how pinched the stomach looks I’d suspect internal parasites. Has it eaten yet? Any white stringy poo?

 

[kno4te]

Is it eating?

 

[Kurtisolson44]

Eating like he’s never been fed before

 

[Deadeye]

Might be starved then. Any odd poop? Lethargy?
Might not hurt to treat with a dewormer just in case.

 

[Kurtisolson44]

Might be starved then. Any odd poop? Lethargy?
Might not hurt to treat with a dewormer just in case.

I haven’t seen poop yet, but he his super energetic. Any recommendations on a dewormer?

 

[Deadeye]

I haven’t seen poop yet, but he his super energetic. Any recommendations on a dewormer?

I used fritz expel-p (levamisole hcl)

 

[Rocksor]

levamisole hcl and praziquental (found in Hikari Prazipro or API General Cure)

Both are used for different internal parasites. I would deworm using both.

 

[Kurtisolson44]

levamisole hcl and praziquental (found in Hikari Prazipro or API General Cure)

Both are used for different internal parasites. I would deworm using both.

Sounds good thank you!