Sick ADF

[Andyedw]

I added one ADF to my 26 gallon tank few weeks ago (shared with 8 mollys) and noticed that his skin looks like it's peeling. Could it be mold or ick? Please help.

 

[adadkins1]

He may be shedding his skin. I would not worry unless it doesn't go away within a day or two.

 

[GoldenUnicorn]

It is probably shedding. My Adfs do that all the time.

 

[AquariumPage]

probably shedding! I just saw mine shed they do it about every 1-2 weeks.

 

[Mburgmom]

This could be a Symptom of chytrid fungus. This is a highly contagious fungal infection that attacks amphibians and will result in eventual death. ADF's generally shed their skin completely intact every couple weeks. If the skin looks more like a peeling sunburn, it could be chytrid. You can find out more by Googling chytrid fungus.

 

[Fishy Aston]

Pop in a quartine tank.

 

[perentie]

If it hasnt come off it's probably a disease. DO not add salt! Put him in a heated quarantine tank and look up adf diseases on the web. Watch the water conditions.

 

[froggygirl37]

This could be a Symptom of chytrid fungus. This is a highly contagious fungal infection that attacks amphibians and will result in eventual death. ADF's generally shed their skin completely intact every couple weeks. If the skin looks more like a peeling sunburn, it could be chytrid. You can find out more by Googling chytrid fungus.

I agree. If theyre shedding, itll be in one big piece.

 

[jpchin]

when my adf would shed it would take a few days. it should come off in a big piece. it would sometimes hang off his body for a day, trailing behind him. brfore you stress him with qt just watch him for a few days.

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