Problems With Jack Dempsey

[DawnMichele]

Hello.. Hope everyone is well. I know this isn't the right place to post this but the disease section wouldn't let me post there. My JD has been spitting out his food and breathing heavy. He is in a 72 gallon Bow Front by himself. I do 50% water changes weekly and the Ammonia is 0 Nitrite 0 and Nitrate 5.

 

[kno4te]

What does the poop look like? Tankmates?

 

[DawnMichele]

It's brown and he is by himself.

 

[tlindsey]

It's brown and he is by himself.

How long have you had the JD?

 

[DawnMichele]

How long have you had the JD?

Hi. Nice to see you. I have had him for 3 years. He was pretty big when I got him.

 

[DawnMichele]

Thanks to whoever moved this to the disease section.

 

[kno4te]

It's brown and he is by himself.

How often are u feeding? Give it a day or 2 and try to refeed. Can mix some garlic with the regular feed. A fast might stimulate an appetite. Otherwise if not better rhen retry feeding hex shield or food mixed with metronidazole and garlic. Could be the beginning of IP.

 

[tlindsey]

Nice to see you

Like wise ? Possibly could be the Jack Dempsey's age.

 

[DawnMichele]

I try feeding him everyday. He goes after it and looks like he is chewing it and then spits it out. I will try what you have suggested. Thank you. I appreciate your help.

 

[DawnMichele]

Like wise ? Possibly could be the Jack Dempsey's age.

I was thinking maybe his age also. I will try some medicated food with him and try to make him as comfortable as I can.