Peacock bass flaring gills

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Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0 ppm

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0 ppm

If yes, what is your nitrate?

5 ppm

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.

My bass is flaring her gills more often than normally and it doesn’t seem territorial. Could this be a gill fluke? I just need to know what is could be before I throw medication at it.

 

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Any other symptoms such as flashing?

 

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Any other symptoms such as flashing?

Only the “coughing” behavior. My datnoid was also flashing. I preemptively started Prazi in the tank and writhing two days the gill flaring has lessened

 

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Only the “coughing” behavior. My datnoid was also flashing. I preemptively started Prazi in the tank and writhing two days the gill flaring has lessened

The continuous flaring, flashing, and labored breathing definitely could indicate flukes. I would do a second dose after 72 hours and I usually toss in an airstone or adjust the flow to increase surface agitation.

 

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Thanks for the second opinion. Very glad I started the treatment asap