Bloat Contageous?

[aquafreak]

Is 'bloat' contageous? I've got a tank full of fish with 1 Green Chromis with a red line (elevated) on his mid-lateral scales.

Maybe I should quarantine him?

Thanks.

 

[quarryshark]

Is 'bloat' contageous?

Most likely not.

I've got a tank full of fish with 1 Green Chromis with a red line (elevated) on his mid-lateral scales.
Maybe I should quarantine him?

Maybe, but could you give us more info on him. Is he eating, how long in the system, etc.

 

[aquafreak]

He's about 3 weeks in my tank. Eating normally -- acting healthy.

 

[quarryshark]

I would just keep water quality high and see if it doesn't improve in a few days. If it doesn't, come back. There are some other things you can do.
Many times things like this will clear up on their own.

 

[aquafreak]

Thanks. I've had to use tap water for top off lately but I will try to get RO/DI water since I have no filter yet.