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Sick Fahaka white spots near caudal fin

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:19 am
by loginthesand
1 7.2, 0, 0, <10, 0
2.180gal, leopard ctenopoma, synodontis eruptus, bristlenose
3. Feeding 2-3 new life spectrum jumbo fish sinking biscuits, 2 pond snails or freeze dried shrimp. 5 days a week.
Change 40% weekly with fresh rainwater. Tap water plus Seachem prime conditioner when rain water unavailable. Dose plant ferts twice weekly seachem flourish.
4. Trim plants
5. 12 months, community fish tank prior
Hi
just noticed this about 5 mins ago. What should I do?
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Re: Sick Fahaka white spots near caudal fin

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 8:36 am
by Pufferpunk
Can you get a clearer pic? Ich is more like salt grains & more evenly-spaced. I'd add Melafix for now.
I'd also improve his diet with more meaty choices: http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/lib ... r-puffers/

Re: Sick Fahaka white spots near caudal fin

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:47 pm
by loginthesand
Heres one from this morning. Was early so didnt want to harrass him too much.
might be ich, looked bigger to me tho.
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Re: Sick Fahaka white spots near caudal fin

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:49 pm
by Pufferpunk
Like I said, ich is scattered fairly evenly. Possibly just an irritation.