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[L3CTR0N]

Help my bichir has some fuzzy stuff on her and has a bloody patch on her belly. The patch is small and not super bloody. Anyone can help with id of the illness?

 

[tlindsey]

Help my bichir has some fuzzy stuff on her and has a bloody patch on her belly. The patch is small and not super bloody. Anyone can help with id of the illness?

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I don't know exactly know what it is but can suggest test your parameters and do wc's and add a little salt.

 

[kno4te]

Looks like fin rot. Don’t see the bloody spot. Can you get some better photos of the red spot.

Is it eating? Acting normal?

Do as tlindsey mentioned.

 

[L3CTR0N]

I did a fifty percent water change and added salt. 1 tbsp per 5 gallons. Her breathing is rapid.

 

[L3CTR0N]

The red spot is under her belly. But it is more pink than red.

 

[L3CTR0N]

Her slime coat is also very thin. I could feel each ganoid scale. She also rejects food.

 

[kno4te]

Would move to a qt tank. Add some salt 1 tsp per gallon to the qt tank. Add triple sulfa and hold on feedings for a bit (after completion of meds). Water checked daily as it ur parameters will rely on water changes to keep clean.

 

[rucus]

If it were me I would add the salt after a partial water change. I'd also slowly increase temperature a few degrees and add an air stone if needed to ensure good oxygen exchange. Keep us posted. Fingers crossed for you.

 

[kno4te]

If it were me I would add the salt after a partial water change. I'd also slowly increase temperature a few degrees and add an air stone if needed to ensure good oxygen exchange. Keep us posted. Fingers crossed for you.

Keep temps 78-80 degrees. Looks like fin rot and septicemia.

High temps are good for ich. Anything else should keep temps normal. Certain infections will thrive in high temps.

 

[jaws7777]

Also from the pics it looks like it scrapped itself up pretty good. Not sure if those are bichir worms or just damaged scales