NDown1
Wed Aug 16, 2006, 12:57 AM
Hey all..
I've had 1 pair of Turqs now for about 9 months.. generally doing very well. I feel I bought from a reputable breeder
Recently, one has begun to seem disinterested in food, and was beginning to face the back of the tank from time to time ... sulking, for about a week
Having 4 discus that previously died from similar symtoms, I felt this was perhaps the signs of hex, so into the hospital they went..
I got in a single dose of metro (one day's worth), until I was called away on out of town business. The dosage was approx 250mg in a 20gal tank
I had someone change the water frequently for me while I was gone.
First impression upon my return was the original healthy fish was now starting to look poor himself... and the other fish was looking much better?!
The one healthy fish turned sick, often displays signs of twitching/ flicking/ shimmy ... but, not scratching himself off tank equipment at all
However, they both show bright colours, seem relatively active, have deep red eyes (which I heard is a sign of healthiness), & not too shy
They have been in the hospital tank for about 4 weeks now, with no medication & nothing except clean water... and food, which they both seem to be eating, but not their usual selves quite yet
I haven't witnessed any "pooing" myself, but seems that there are some regular looking droppings at the bottom of the tank.
I don't want to put back in the community tank until they are 100%
The community tank specs are:
30gal
fully planted with DIY Co2/ canister filter/ the works
PH: 7.4
Ammonia: none
Nitrites: none
Nitrates: 5
Phos: .5
Potassium: unknown
GH/KH: single digits
Temp: 85
W/C: 50% 1 week
UV filter
tank mates : 4 harlequin tetras
Food: Hikari blood worms/ Discus chow (turkey heart)/ flakes
Do these fish look alright to return to their home?
Thanks,
Nick
I've had 1 pair of Turqs now for about 9 months.. generally doing very well. I feel I bought from a reputable breeder
Recently, one has begun to seem disinterested in food, and was beginning to face the back of the tank from time to time ... sulking, for about a week
Having 4 discus that previously died from similar symtoms, I felt this was perhaps the signs of hex, so into the hospital they went..
I got in a single dose of metro (one day's worth), until I was called away on out of town business. The dosage was approx 250mg in a 20gal tank
I had someone change the water frequently for me while I was gone.
First impression upon my return was the original healthy fish was now starting to look poor himself... and the other fish was looking much better?!
The one healthy fish turned sick, often displays signs of twitching/ flicking/ shimmy ... but, not scratching himself off tank equipment at all
However, they both show bright colours, seem relatively active, have deep red eyes (which I heard is a sign of healthiness), & not too shy
They have been in the hospital tank for about 4 weeks now, with no medication & nothing except clean water... and food, which they both seem to be eating, but not their usual selves quite yet
I haven't witnessed any "pooing" myself, but seems that there are some regular looking droppings at the bottom of the tank.
I don't want to put back in the community tank until they are 100%
The community tank specs are:
30gal
fully planted with DIY Co2/ canister filter/ the works
PH: 7.4
Ammonia: none
Nitrites: none
Nitrates: 5
Phos: .5
Potassium: unknown
GH/KH: single digits
Temp: 85
W/C: 50% 1 week
UV filter
tank mates : 4 harlequin tetras
Food: Hikari blood worms/ Discus chow (turkey heart)/ flakes
Do these fish look alright to return to their home?
Thanks,
Nick