Something on Geophagus' tail?????

[titansfever83]

I just recieved some Geo Tapajos II and one looks like his tail is drying out, if that makes any sense. I thought at first he just lost some of his slime coat from shipping so I treated the whole tank with STRESS ZYME. He also stays at the bottom and when he does try to swim he sways his whole body left to right like something is weighing him down.

I seen him today swim up to the middle of the tank but he immediately went back to the bottom and just sat there.

Oh, he has been breathing hard too.

Tank: 80 deg.
PH 6.8
plenty of O2



(Sorry, wasn't having any replies in Forum: Fish Disease and Health)

 

[aquablue]

Is it fin and tail rot? Could be bacteria related. Do partial water changes for a few days and add salt to the tank. Maybe raise the Temp a bit and see what happens. Good Luck

 

[titansfever83]

Doesn't look like fin/tail rot. Whe he was shipped to me his bag was leaking and I think his tail may have been out of the water long enough for his slime to dry. If it is some type of disease then I have never seen it.

Anyone else want to chime in?!!!!

 

[ewok]

i think if you post a picture people can see what's happening better...
sounds like he might some swim bladder issues as well

contact the person you got him from and see if he can give you a partial refund

 

[titansfever83]

Swim bladder crossed my mind. Is there anything to help that?

The part of his tail that looked like it was 'dry' has come off. Just the top and bottom corners of it. I done a 50% WC and added salt too. Raised temp up to about 83.

He's not breathing as hard and is starting to move around more. Maybe the salt will work. Just have to wait I guess.

I would post pics but my camera sucks BAD.

You can donate to the "Jamie needs a better camera fund" all proceeds will go to better looking pictures!

 

[driftwood]

Just keep doing what you're doing for awhile. Water changes, salt and temp increase and see what happens. i know its a pain but the water changes are the best thing for the fish right now.