Not sure whats wrong - Sepae tetra color off

[techo]

Hey everyone,

I have a serpae tetra who when purchased was not as "pink" as the others, but now he has lost color and remains solitary in a cave and when he finally came out he had a large patch of discoloration.

It did not appear to be ich, because it was too large of a spot and only one.

Any ideas?

Unfortunately I can't get a picture of it because he won't come out.

Also what precautionary measures should I take because I dont want to lose all of my fish...


FYI: Tank is still mid cycle, and there are bigger fish who could be harassing it

 

[Fishy Aston]

Maybe you could go and put him in a quartine tank and see how it goes.

See if he will pull through or not.

Thanks Aston

 

[HeatherW]

i agree. can you pull him out and get a pic? maybe set up a small QT for him

 

[LyndaB]

What are your readings? You indicate the tank is not cycled.....

Some fish are not as hardy as others and don't survive the cycling process.

 

[techo]

Well he was four weeks in this tanks. And 5 ppm nitrate 0 nitrite .25 ammonia