Sick Leopard Ctenopoma

[Heatherlovesfish]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

Don’t know, will get kit that tests this

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

0

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?

21-30%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every two weeks

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.

I noticed her fins seemed ragged a few weeks ago, but I’ve had her for 4 years and she’s been easy care. Other fish in 30g tank are two Cory catfish and an albino pleco, all seem fine and normal. Use Melafix? Please help!

 

[kno4te]

I’d try a round of erythromycin or triple sulfa. Make sure you check the water quality.

 

[Heatherlovesfish]

Ok, thanks. I live on an island that has no fish supply store so will see what our home/hardware store has tomorrow. Would i put her in a quarantine tank or dose the whole tank? Other fish seem fine for now

 

[lp85253]

Ok, thanks. I live on an island that has no fish supply store so will see what our home/hardware store has tomorrow. Would i put her in a quarantine tank or dose the whole tank? Other fish seem fine for now

whole tank is ok..you can do a q tank if you want....i'd leave her were she is if she's your prized fish...

 

[dr exum]

ya, looks pretty rough.... has she eaten recently?

any pics from 3 months ago?

any amazon delivery? hardware store is doubtful to have any kind of medication for fish/humans other than salt...

keep water clean,

GL!

 

[Heatherlovesfish]

Thanks all! I did a water change and will do a small one every day to lower the pH. Tank was quite alkaline. And i got some bloodworms to feed her. Other than pH and hard (using more conditioner now), water is fine. No ammonia, nitrates, nitrites. Considering Melafix before i dose the whole tank with stronger medicine

 

[lp85253]

Thanks all! I did a water change and will do a small one every day to lower the pH. Tank was quite alkaline. And i got some bloodworms to feed her. Other than pH and hard (using more conditioner now), water is fine. No ammonia, nitrates, nitrites. Considering Melafix before i dose the whole tank with stronger medicine

There's a product called "tropical fishkeeper" that's a bit better than melafix (imo)... But either could help