Suggested treatment for discus

[Galantspeedz]

Found him bottom of tank about 1.5 months to 2 months ago. Put him in QT

Tried salt, parzi, furan, meth blue, metro, amoxicillin but no improvement

Have to stuff food into his mouth every 2 days, wc every 3 days

Anything else I can do?

 

[kno4te]

Is that a wound/ulcer on the body in pic 1? Can’t make it out. Not much more at this point. I’d put the fish down with some clove oil.

 

[Galantspeedz]

No that's a bubble from air stone.

No injury, color still ok

Seeing his will to live, can't bear not to give him a chance

 

[squint]

You haven't used an effective antibacterial yet.

Amoxicillin----not effective on the vast majority of bacterial infections of fish which are Gram negative
Nitrofurazone and related--not absorbed, external infections only
Metronidazole--most bacterial infections are aerobic, also no effect on Cryptobia

However, I'd be hesitant to use an antibacterial if there isn't any evidence of a bacterial infection. They are the most common infectious agent though.

Cryptobia is somewhat common, especially in discus. I had a fish that stopped eating for 2 months resume eating after treatment with dimetridazole.

There are so many possibilities though. I recommend looking for a vet that sees fish.

 

[Galantspeedz]

I don't think my country has a vet that see fish... but thanks anyway

I am not sure if I should try potassium permanganate

 

[squint]

I don't think my country has a vet that see fish... but thanks anyway

I am not sure if I should try potassium permanganate

What country do you live in?

I wouldn't try potassium permanganate. It's trendy but I'm not sure what it would treat.

 

[Galantspeedz]

What country do you live in?

I wouldn't try potassium permanganate. It's trendy but I'm not sure what it would treat.

Singapore

Understand is for more parasites thus I am holding off on that

 

[squint]

Allpets And Aqualife Vets

Gaia Vets

Gaia Veterinary Centre: Affordable Vet Clinic in Singapore

gaiavets.com

There's probably more since Singapore is a hub for tropical fish distribution.

 

[Galantspeedz]

Allpets And Aqualife Vets

Gaia Vets

Gaia Veterinary Centre: Affordable Vet Clinic in Singapore

gaiavets.com

There's probably more since Singapore is a hub for tropical fish distribution.

Wow thanks... appreciate it...... never knew there were fish vets or maybe fish is too cheap to justify visiting a vet.

Good news tonight... please see next post

 

[Galantspeedz]

There is light at the end of the tunnel!!!

Today, decided to go for another dose of parzipro + added Epsom salt (something I have not tried on the fish)

At the same time, got a much powerful air pump with dual outlets and full blast the pump