New flowerhorn need help identifying

[Jacob92677]

If it was me I’d change water 40-50%
Same temp water
And add salt
But I’m sure someone will have a more effictive treatment

 

[Bfishin3]

60 gal. 50% water change weekly. Amonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 5ppm. I had synpilum fry in it rite before him and they were fine

 

[Bfishin3]

Salt shouldnt be an issue should it?

 

[Bfishin3]

Thats what i did yesterday and i always keep salt in my aquariums and today he is worse

 

[JSpilo]

What type of salt and how much do you add?

 

[Bfishin3]

1 tbsp for every 5 gal. Been using the same stuff for a few years. Its not causing any problems in any of my other cichlid tanks. And theres a pleco in with him that is fine and there not supposed to do well in salt ive heard

 

[Jacob92677]

Tha salt is fine
I don’t see it being a issue

 

[Bfishin3]

Thata what i thought it never has been before

 

[Bfishin3]

Im lost

 

[Jacob92677]

Ok i think it has dropsy
And salt is not the method of treatment
Let me attach what I’ve read

Dropsy

Cause:

Caused due to bacterial infection of your fish internal organs.
Poor water quality
Overcrowding and stress can cause this disease
Symptoms:

You will get to see excess body fluid which builds up inside the fish.
Eyes and Scales are swollen more than normal.
Will stop eating food.
The fish may appear bloated.
Treatment:

Commercial treatment is available at your local fish store.
Act as soon as possible since this disease can kill your fish.
Never use aquarium salt while treating dropsy, this will kill your fish in short time.
You will need to use Tetracyclin, Maracyn, Kanacyn or broad-spectrum antibiotic foods, commercially prepared treatment available at your fish store.
Prevention:

Need to do lots of water change.
You will need to avoid the cross tank contamination.
Always need to quarantine doubtful looking fish for 3 to 4 weeks.


I didn’t write this not trying t take any credit just trying to share what I found