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by omplmpa3
Fri Jul 28, 2017 5:13 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Oral Abscess?
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Re: Oral Abscess?

That's what I thought. There's been no real change but at least it's not worse. He doesn't have an appetite but gill function is normal and he's moving around.
by omplmpa3
Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Oral Abscess?
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Re: Oral Abscess?

It's just swollen. I thought maybe a piece of snail shell could be stuck, but I couldn't find anything. The teeth seem fine as well, the abscess appears to be in front of the teeth. I was able to trim the teeth in that area without issue. If I add Epsom salt, how long do I leave it in for?
by omplmpa3
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Oral Abscess?
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Re: Oral Abscess?

A local pet store suggested Artemiss, thoughts?
by omplmpa3
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Oral Abscess?
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Re: Oral Abscess?

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Here's another picture. I did sedate him. I did a teeth trimming while I was in there. The abscess does not appear to be related to the teeth, and seems to be in front of it. Pictures are from after the trimming.
by omplmpa3
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Oral Abscess?
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Re: Oral Abscess?

Hopefully this helps.
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by omplmpa3
Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Oral Abscess?
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Oral Abscess?

Oral Abscess? Ph 7 Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 20 55 gallon tank with 125 gph of filtration. Other inhabitants, red eyed red tailed puffer. There is a divider between the two. Feeding every other/every third day. Snails, krill, earthworms. Water changes every other week. Adding only Stress Coat Pl...
by omplmpa3
Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Turgidus has a sore next to their mouth
Replies: 1
Views: 359

Turgidus has a sore next to their mouth

pH-7.1, Amonia-0, Nitrites-0, Nitrates- 8 55 gallon tank, 1 Turgidus puffer, 2 SAPs, 1 Red Eyed Red Tailed. There is a divider separating the Turgidus from the other three. Heavily planted tank with sand bottom. 35-40% weekly water changes with Stress Coat Plus added. The Turgidus is fed snails, ear...
by omplmpa3
Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: New tank, debating on fish/plants...
Replies: 67
Views: 5859

Re: New tank, debating on fish/plants...

F8s would work. I keep driftwood in my brackish tanks, though the salinity is closer to 1.003 on average. When the wood gets a little fuzzy, I take an old soft bristle toothbrush and clean the wood in the utility sink. I use a mix of laterite, aragonite, and sand for my substrate and the pH stays at...
by omplmpa3
Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: New tank, debating on fish/plants...
Replies: 67
Views: 5859

Re: New tank, debating on fish/plants...

I think the Irrubescos can be a bit unpredictable when it comes to temperament, some mild mannered while others are aggressive. The odds of assembling a trio or quartet with compatible or even tolerable personalities could be pretty low. All of my DPs love to hunt down their food. Some will eat the ...
by omplmpa3
Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Curious Keyhole Behavior
Replies: 3
Views: 581

Re: Curious Keyhole Behavior

I hadn't thought of Cichlid societies, that's a great idea! I did bring about thirty of the little keyholes to a LFS. I have a good relationship with the owner and he always has numerous extra tanks up and running in the store's basement, so I was able to set them up in a 55 gallon. I've only seen k...
by omplmpa3
Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Curious Keyhole Behavior
Replies: 3
Views: 581

Curious Keyhole Behavior

I have a pair of Keyhole Cichlids who (thankfully) took a two and a half month hiatus from breeding while raising their 75 children. Today I saw the female depositing about two dozen eggs on some driftwood. When I checked the tank ten minutes later, the eggs on the driftwood were gone and she was de...
by omplmpa3
Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:37 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: pics of new palembang puffer
Replies: 14
Views: 1395

Re: pics of new palembang puffer

He's so handsome! He must be really happy with you, showing off those bold colors so quickly after moving in!
by omplmpa3
Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Pics of Zeppelin the Turgidus
Replies: 3
Views: 464

Pics of Zeppelin the Turgidus

Here are a few recent pictures of Zeppelin. The first two are a little blurry. I was both panicked and excited when I saw him fully inflated. I quickly snapped the pictures and then thrust my hand into the tank, in the event I would have to help Zeppelin deflate. Of course I over reacted and he was ...
by omplmpa3
Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: New Puffer - Monotrete Turgidus !
Replies: 34
Views: 2105

Re: New Puffer - Monotrete Turgidus !

Curse my wretched job and all the free time it steals from me :x Congratulations! He's adorable! It took my Zeppelin a full month to look that nice after the stress of being at the LFS. He has some driftwood in his tank that he likes to lounge on and hide under. I'll post some pictures in a new thre...
by omplmpa3
Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Need help to identify my puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 817

Re: Need help to identify my puffer

She is a tough puffer! She's lucky she didn't loose that eye. When I got my Turgidus he had a bite mark at the base of his caudal fin. I treated with Melafix and clean water and within a couple of weeks he was healed. I make my own Melafix or "Melafake" using water soluble tea tree oil and...