I Illbuyourcatfish Candiru MFK Member Apr 4, 2010 459 0 46 36 B.C Apr 24, 2010 #11 I just noticed a large lump on the side of my ornate as well, halfway down his body, just a large lump. Are they prone to this maybe?
I just noticed a large lump on the side of my ornate as well, halfway down his body, just a large lump. Are they prone to this maybe?
Darth Scohin Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 16, 2009 1,758 4 0 Mountain Valley, Near Flats Apr 24, 2010 #12 did you feed it? most of the time it's just food because they like to gorge. Mine has not eaten in weeks and still has this lump
did you feed it? most of the time it's just food because they like to gorge. Mine has not eaten in weeks and still has this lump
I Illbuyourcatfish Candiru MFK Member Apr 4, 2010 459 0 46 36 B.C Apr 24, 2010 #13 It has been fed, but i can tell that's not it, it's right on her side and the head of the lump has a red tinge to it, its definitely not normal.
It has been fed, but i can tell that's not it, it's right on her side and the head of the lump has a red tinge to it, its definitely not normal.
M moonchild1970 BICHIR BABE MFK Member Feb 21, 2008 1,698 0 0 53 Spokane, WA Apr 25, 2010 #14 I would say it sounds like maybe an infection. It may be time to up the temp, add some salt and an antibiotic.
I would say it sounds like maybe an infection. It may be time to up the temp, add some salt and an antibiotic.
I Illbuyourcatfish Candiru MFK Member Apr 4, 2010 459 0 46 36 B.C Apr 25, 2010 #15 My problem is solved...the lump was a large tankmate...the redness was the other fish bulging out of her stomach...
My problem is solved...the lump was a large tankmate...the redness was the other fish bulging out of her stomach...
M moonchild1970 BICHIR BABE MFK Member Feb 21, 2008 1,698 0 0 53 Spokane, WA Apr 26, 2010 #16 Lol... easy fix. Glad to hear it was nothing bad... well except for the victim.
Darth Scohin Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 16, 2009 1,758 4 0 Mountain Valley, Near Flats Apr 26, 2010 #17 Other than the fact someone Hijacked my thread I still have an Ornate that refuses to eat Tilapia, Krill, Bloodworms, Massivore, Shrimp Pellets, GARLIC INFUSED MASSIVORE, yeah HELP
Other than the fact someone Hijacked my thread I still have an Ornate that refuses to eat Tilapia, Krill, Bloodworms, Massivore, Shrimp Pellets, GARLIC INFUSED MASSIVORE, yeah HELP
I Illbuyourcatfish Candiru MFK Member Apr 4, 2010 459 0 46 36 B.C Apr 26, 2010 #18 Ive heard they can go weeks without eating?
Darth Scohin Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 16, 2009 1,758 4 0 Mountain Valley, Near Flats Apr 27, 2010 #19 Its been about 2 months without a sizeable meal....IE more than 5-6 Brine Shrimp
M moonchild1970 BICHIR BABE MFK Member Feb 21, 2008 1,698 0 0 53 Spokane, WA Apr 27, 2010 #20 Have you tried feeding him after dark? This can help.