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Meredith · 06-15-2005, 01:33 PM

I guess I just need to vent here. I would like to think I am careful and diligent in taking care of my fish. I do regular water changes, make sure they are getting proper nutrition all the while making sure not to over feed. I test the water regularly, and generally try to give them the best environment possible.
This morning I noticed one of my corys is missing his barbells, and the pleco may have a touch of finrot but I cant really tell. So I will be setting up the hospital tank today. And to top it off, The betta's tail (from a different thread) STILL is not getting better.
What am I doing wrong??? I am getting seriously discouraged here.

Toirtis · 06-15-2005, 07:39 PM

Diligent in gravel cleaning? Barbel erosion is usually caused by a minor wound becoming infected from bacterial nasties living in the gravel.

Meredith · 06-16-2005, 01:38 AM

I have sand in there with the cories. I think I do a pretty good job of getting the guck out when I do water changes. Maybe its time to pull out some of the decorations and clean underneath.

greenmaji · 06-16-2005, 04:24 AM

do you stir up the sand or do you use [acronym:fa29e052b3="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:fa29e052b3]?

Meredith · 06-16-2005, 01:18 PM

I just stir it by hand.

BrianNY · 06-17-2005, 08:12 AM

What's the temperature of your tank Meridith? Bacteria will reproduce rapidly at higher temps.

Meredith · 06-17-2005, 02:54 PM

I keep it at 79. The cories are doing well in their little hospital tank. Its so strange how empty the 55 looks without them in it.

Meredith · 06-18-2005, 01:22 AM

Well, I left the pleco in the 55, and now I see this was a mistake. She is mostly sucked on to the glass so I never really get a good look at her back, but tonight at feeding time, she came down to munch on her pea, and I noticed this white-ish patch of skin, and right in the middle it looks a bit like dandruff (I know its not

) I have two days worth of melafix in the hospital tank, but I would like to move the pleco over and start treating her as well. Is it safe to do this or should I wait until the corys are done with their meds then start over with Mrs. Hooper?
Also some pics of her patchy skin...

Also I just tested my water today, 0 ammo, 0 trites. between 5 and 10 nitrates, last water change was yesterday, about 40%.

Toirtis · 06-18-2005, 03:58 AM

I would wait. The white patch looks like it is probably just a minor abrasion from squeezing through a tight spot....I would not worry overmuch about it.

Meredith · 06-18-2005, 12:25 PM

Hmmm, she does like to hang out under the heater. I guess I will just keep an eye on it then.

06-15-2005, 01:33 PM	#1
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	Bah!! What is going on?? New problem and questionPics I guess I just need to vent here. I would like to think I am careful and diligent in taking care of my fish. I do regular water changes, make sure they are getting proper nutrition all the while making sure not to over feed. I test the water regularly, and generally try to give them the best environment possible. This morning I noticed one of my corys is missing his barbells, and the pleco may have a touch of finrot but I cant really tell. So I will be setting up the hospital tank today. And to top it off, The betta's tail (from a different thread) STILL is not getting better. What am I doing wrong??? I am getting seriously discouraged here.

06-15-2005, 07:39 PM	#2
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Diligent in gravel cleaning? Barbel erosion is usually caused by a minor wound becoming infected from bacterial nasties living in the gravel. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

06-18-2005, 03:58 AM	#9
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	I would wait. The white patch looks like it is probably just a minor abrasion from squeezing through a tight spot....I would not worry overmuch about it. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

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06-16-2005, 01:38 AM	#3
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	I have sand in there with the cories. I think I do a pretty good job of getting the guck out when I do water changes. Maybe its time to pull out some of the decorations and clean underneath.

06-16-2005, 04:24 AM	#4
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	do you stir up the sand or do you use [acronym:fa29e052b3="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:fa29e052b3]?

06-16-2005, 01:18 PM	#5
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	I just stir it by hand.

06-17-2005, 08:12 AM	#6
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,259 Images: 18	What's the temperature of your tank Meridith? Bacteria will reproduce rapidly at higher temps.

06-17-2005, 02:54 PM	#7
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	I keep it at 79. The cories are doing well in their little hospital tank. Its so strange how empty the 55 looks without them in it.

06-18-2005, 01:22 AM	#8
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	Well, I left the pleco in the 55, and now I see this was a mistake. She is mostly sucked on to the glass so I never really get a good look at her back, but tonight at feeding time, she came down to munch on her pea, and I noticed this white-ish patch of skin, and right in the middle it looks a bit like dandruff (I know its not ) I have two days worth of melafix in the hospital tank, but I would like to move the pleco over and start treating her as well. Is it safe to do this or should I wait until the corys are done with their meds then start over with Mrs. Hooper? Also some pics of her patchy skin... Also I just tested my water today, 0 ammo, 0 trites. between 5 and 10 nitrates, last water change was yesterday, about 40%.

06-18-2005, 12:25 PM	#10
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	Hmmm, she does like to hang out under the heater. I guess I will just keep an eye on it then.