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1 gill stuck shut
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:48 pm
by richardsx
hi, any help on this matter would be appreciated, my topaz puffer has one gill shut constantly does any one know why and how to help him.
amonia= 0
nitrite=0
nitrates=50
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:01 pm
by YBeNormal
The high nitrate reading may be one cause. How often do you do water changes and how much each time? I'd recommend a series of small water changes to bring those levels down a bit, starting with 20% daily.
Also check for uneaten food or other decaying matter in the tank, vacuum the substrate and reduce feeding until nitrates are below 20.
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:33 pm
by Sari
How long have you had him? Has it been like this since you got him? Because it could be gill flukes or something then.
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:00 pm
by richardsx
,iwill do water changes asap. ive had the fish for about two weeks, is gill fluke easily treated and what is it?