New info for the mysterious comet death! Please help! I don't want to lose another!

[shadylady23]

Hi all,

So if you read my other post lately, I've slowly lost my corycats, I thought it was just them not coping with ph requirements as I know they generally like lower ph. Then... I lost a comet a few days ago to a really fast acting problem and we couldn't figure it out in time. Water parameters are optimal (see other) I just tested, and even my Nitrates are
At the same time of the comet misfortune, I had a platy with a spot on her head which I thought was an injury. It looks slightly better so maybe it was, maybe not, idk. But... She started flashing and rubbing on stuff as of today! I see no spots on anyone. So this is a parasite right? I have no idea.. What should I treat with? Also, should I treat the whole tank so the others dont get it? Remember, I also have baby fry in the same tank.. Please help! so far she seems fine other than the flashing every so often, but at the rate I lost my comet I don't have much time!

 

[shadylady23]

Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 5
Last PWC was Sunday 50%

 

[shadylady23]

Okay, so I was just re visiting the sticky guide to diagnosing, and I'm thinking maybe a fungus? Says fungal also treats bacteria as well as a safe guard. What do you think? I have some Binox...

 

[TraceyB4602]

I wouldnt know what to tell you about what it could be seeing I haven't had any out breaks in my tanks, but it sounds like you have an infection of some sort, and yes it could possibly be fungus. If I were you I would treat the whole tank seeing they are all living in the same water. I don't know what that could possibly do to the fry. Hopefully someone with experience in this comes along soon to help.

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[shadylady23]

Wow... Now I see one of my gouramis flashing as well... pLEASE HELP ME!

 

[pisces07]

Wow... Now I see one of my gouramis flashing as well... pLEASE HELP ME!

I had the same problem it is Velvet I used Mardel Maracide Antibiotic it treats Velvet, ick and other External Parasites

 

[shadylady23]

I just don't see anything physically wrong with them though... Aren't you supposed to see velvet?

I can't tell, but MAYBE their gills are looking reddish,.. It's hard cause they're platys and they are reddish in that area anyways. Is it normal to have a little red in the gills or no? Cause if not, that may be a symtom as well..

 

[shadylady23]

Maybe gill flukes?

 

[shadylady23]

ANYONE!? ps... I also just noticed some white poo, IDK if this means anything?

 

[OhNeil1969]

White poo sounds like an internal parasite. Is the poo stringy or does it have knots? If so it's definitely an internal parasite. There are a lot products out there that can treat parasites. Unfortunately, I don't have enough experience with the medications to recommend one. I'm also not sure how your fry will react to the meds. I do know that if you don't treat for the parasites they can affect all your fish.

 

[shadylady23]

It didn't seem to have knots, it was thick and very smooth, and kinda long. Almost like a constipated poo, but white. There was one small dark spot in it