Sick & skinny discus!!

[Stevepet23]

Hi all,

After seeing these pics the guy at the lfs told me to treat him/her for worms which I have now done (2 days ago). So far no change. This fish has not eaten anything for over 2 weeks & im not sure how much longer he/she can hold on for. I does not move, it just stays at the top corner of the tank. It is just skin & bones & I cant bare looking at it. Does anyone know what I should do? ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

PH: 7.4
Temp: 29
Ammonia:0ppm
Nitrate:0ppm
Nitrites:0.25ppm

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Sorry about the bad pics. I will try to get clearer ones soon.


Thanks in advance!

[Merrilyn]

Steve, you could try isolating the fish and giving it a course of metro. You'd need to get that from your vet.

Sadly, I think the little guy may be past saving. Sorry.

[Stevepet23]

Hi Merrilyn,

You were right. The little guy passed on last night. Thanks for your help though!

[Merrilyn]

Sorry to hear that Steve.

Much as we try, we can't save them all :(