- Have you tested your water?
- Yes
- If I did not test my water...
- ...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
- If I do not change my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
I picked up a 2in redtail cat a couple weeks ago from an LFS. I've kept adults in my pond in the past and have really missed them so I thought id raise another up.
However after about 10 days it started acting strangely with Flashing and rapid breathing along with overall signs of stress. He is currently 2.5 inches long and is alone in a 20gal long grow out until he adds a couple more inches and can be housed with larger fish. There's no visible external issues and it seems to have stopped flashing and is behaving slightly more normal, but still lethargic. Does anyone have any tips for the next step? Parasites seem like the most likely issue in my opinion. I've closely monitored parameters daily and there has not been any fluctuation.
Temp is 77
PH 7.5
Ammonia about 0.10 ppm
Nitrite and Nitrate both reading at 0
I appreciate any advice in advance.
However after about 10 days it started acting strangely with Flashing and rapid breathing along with overall signs of stress. He is currently 2.5 inches long and is alone in a 20gal long grow out until he adds a couple more inches and can be housed with larger fish. There's no visible external issues and it seems to have stopped flashing and is behaving slightly more normal, but still lethargic. Does anyone have any tips for the next step? Parasites seem like the most likely issue in my opinion. I've closely monitored parameters daily and there has not been any fluctuation.
Temp is 77
PH 7.5
Ammonia about 0.10 ppm
Nitrite and Nitrate both reading at 0
I appreciate any advice in advance.
