Fin rots

[ctvu]

Hi all & ladyred

One of Pelvic fin is going to drop. Has any one got this problem before? please tell me what you have done to save them.

I don't know what causes this problem, the tank is fully cycled and no new fish or plants, daily w/c. What else do I miss?

ATM I raised already the temp 32C and add cooking salt 1 t/s per 10 l.

The parameter of water is fine
PH= 7
Ammonia = 0
Nitrite = 0
W/C daily 30%-50% with aged water (PH = 7, temp = 28C)

Any reply would be much appreciated.

ctvu

[Merrilyn]

Pelvic fins can be damaged when the fish brush against something in the tank. Are you sure it's fin rot.

If it was fin rot I would think more than just one fin would be damaged. It usually affects all the fins at the same time.

When you added salt, it was at 1 level teaspoon per 10 litres of water, wasn't it. You don't want to make it too strong. The idea of salt is just to keep the bacteria levels down, so the damaged fin doesn't get infected.

[ctvu]

Pelvic fins can be damaged when the fish brush against something in the tank. Are you sure it's fin rot.

If it was fin rot I would think more than just one fin would be damaged. It usually affects all the fins at the same time.

When you added salt, it was at 1 level teaspoon per 10 litres of water, wasn't it. You don't want to make it too strong. The idea of salt is just to keep the bacteria levels down, so the damaged fin doesn't get infected.

Thanks for your reply Ladyred

Yes I am pretty sure it is going to drop, it is shorter than the other and the soft part which is 1/2 way up almost breaks.

Yes I put 1 t/s per 10L.

What else should I do?
Just in case I need Med. What Med should I get?
I was told White spot can cure them. Is that true?

Thanks again

ctvu

[dddd68sg]

Try Melafix.

[Merrilyn]

Thanks for the suggestion dddd. but while Melafix is wonderful for regrowing damaged fins, it won't cure fin rot which is bacterial in origin.

Best to use an antibiotic like tetracycline first in a hospital tank, then when the finrot has cleared up, use the melafix to promote regrowth of the fins. It works a treat.

One thing to remember, is that tetracycline will wipe out your bio filter, so it's important to treat the fish in a bare hospital tank, with just an airstone.

[ctvu]

Thanks for great advise ladyred and dddd

How can I get Tetracycline? and what dose should I do ? for how many days?
your help will be appreciated.

regards

ctvu

[Merrilyn]

Your local aquarium shop will carry tetracycline under various brand names. If you ask for a fin rot cure with tetracycline in it, shey should be able to offer you several brands.

The usual treatment is for 3 - 5 days depending on the brand. Just follow the directions on the bottle.

[ctvu]

Much appreciated. Ladyred

Should I dose it now? because he is looking OK still eating and coming in the front when I walk in.

Once again thank

ctvu

[Merrilyn]

Wait and see. The salt in the water may be enough. If it is true finrot, you will start to see some of the other fins fraying, then you will need to dose with the tetracycline.

[ctvu]

Thanks a lot, Ladyred I'm waiting and see how he is going.
BTW today I asked one of LFS about Tetracycline WOW it is so rip-off smallest bottle costs $20.

Regards

ctvu