Something wrong with large Datnoid

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Fwaka

Gambusia
MFK Member
Jun 7, 2012
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Ohio
Have you tested your water?
Yes
If yes, what is your ammonia?
0
If yes, what is your nitrite?
0
If yes, what is your nitrate?
25
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?
51-60%
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.
Hello everyone, theres something wrong with my dat and i have no clue what caused it. Yesterday it was more pale than normal and constantly is swimming into powerhead instead of following me around so i did water change, still no changes in behavior. Today i seen on his fin it is red and swolen at the base of it, and hes breathing heavier than all the other fish. Could this be an injury from running into driftwood, or a disease? In a custom 6’x2.5’ tank with 4 p bass, 1 pearl ray, large bichir, 2 gars and a tigrinus. Here’s a picture of him. If you have any experience or suggestions please let me know. Thinking about putting some aquarium salt in.

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The heavy breathing might suggest gill parasites.How long have you had the dat?
 
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Ive had it for about 8 months now. Never had any problems besides it chasing the other fish around aggressively. Not sure where the parasite would come from i havent added a new fish in atleast 2 months!
 
Any chance the ray jabbed him?
 
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F Fwaka , I'm sorry for your loss.
 
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