Wallago Leerii +questions

[bobVillanueva]

Heres my little guy showing off the merchandise.

Just a quick question though, what are those white spots and are those normal or are they parasites or something that i have to treat? The fish more than doubled his size in his first month but i only see him when the lights are dim. He would always hide. He is ALWAYS full.

Those feeders are cultured.




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[MonsterMinis]

they kinda look like tiny abcess/zits to me. don't think that's normal.. but idk about these guys enough say one thing or another.

But that is one cool fish =)

 

[IRONWOOD]

no, not normal....parasites

 

[bobVillanueva]

they kinda look like tiny abcess/zits to me. don't think that's normal.. but idk about these guys enough say one thing or another.

But that is one cool fish =)

Thanks! Will look it up!


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[bobVillanueva]

no, not normal....parasites

Would you know what kind sir? Im giving it salt right now.


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[thebiggerthebetter]

Does it not look like the omnipresent ich? To me it does. It occurs for two common reasons: immune system weakening in a fish or a very severe infestation on a tank mate(s). I'd check the water parameters and the feeders.

 

[bobVillanueva]

Does it not look like the omnipresent ich? To me it does.

Its a bit sparkly/glittery in person sir. Couldit be? Thanks! Will treat the water as well.


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[necrocanis]

Tried getting him off live? Agree it does look like ich. Havent had it in a long time but use to use salt, higher temps with extra air, And daily water changes. If not in a qtank you will need to treat whatever tank he is in. Im sure u know well the danger inherent with feeders. Seems others have had success with this species going off live. awesome fish i hope to own one day

 

[bobVillanueva]

Tried getting him off live? Agree it does look like ich. Havent had it in a long time but use to use salt, higher temps with extra air, And daily water changes. If not in a qtank you will need to treat whatever tank he is in. Im sure u know well the danger inherent with feeders. Seems others have had success with this species going off live. awesome fish i hope to own one day

Thanks sir cliff,

Ill raise the temp a bit. Im setting up my quarantine tanks right now.

He actually took his first prepared food just two days ago.


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[thebiggerthebetter]

Other than sand particles or air bubbles, IDK what else it could be at the moment...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...chthyophthirius-multifiliis)-Read-information!

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...1-One-proven-way-to-treat-ich-ick-(1-Viewing)

and look through other stickies - they are all very helpful: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?35-Freshwater-Diseases-and-Health-Issues