Recent content by twohuskies

Google fish TB...that was my first thought from your description, unfortunately.

Thanks for all the replies and advice. After the WC and Melafix, I decided to just dose the tank with Kanaplex last night. I'm happy to report today that Brownie's eye is back to normal!!! If I hadn't seen the enormous eye, I wouldn't guess that he'd ever had a problem!!! Since Kanaplex is...

Thanks everyone for your replies. I immediately went into water-change mode after posting my question. In the time that transpired between my question and the start of the water change, the eye had started to swell. :( I'm afraid I'm dealing with popeye...:(:(:( My fish is an oranda - no...

I have a brown oranda that has a strange problem with his eye. It is NOT protruding like popeye; it has just enlarged around the entire perimeter. It's hard to describe, but when you look at the fish straight on, one eye is normal and the other is twice as big around. I've seen popeye, and this...

One of my serpae tetras has just about all the symptoms of Neon Tetra Disease - VERY pale color, thin, spine looks like it's starting to curve. I don't have ANY Neons - haven't for many, many years. Can serpaes get NTD? I've read differing opinions... Also, if it's NOT NTD, what could it...

I read a perfect description of what is going on with my shark, and all indicators point to a bacterial infection. The information I read recommended the following treatment: I have switched to regular tetracycline, but wondered if anyone knows where I can buy the medicine listed above that...

OH NO...I am sooooo sorry.:(:(

The packages say that it will not harm your biological filter. And, I have not noticed any "re-cycling" of my tank when I used them.

I was also going to suggest Melafix to aid in repairing the wounds of the injured angel. You have to be careful that a bacterial or fungal infection doesn't form at the site of the wounds. Once again, I agree with marchmaxima in that you'll need to look into rehoming some (or all) of the...

Thanks! I may even have some of those on hand...

Thanks for your reply. I've been treating with Maracyn and Maracyn II simultaneously. I don't think either of them contain metronidazole. I think the Maracyn II has erythromyacin that is an antibiotic. But, I know the metronidazole is also good for protozoa. At this point, I don't know WHAT...

I've had this rainbow shark for approximately 2 years. Love him to bits! He's in a 46 bow with giant danios, gouramis, tiger barbs, a couple of misc. catfish, and cories. This is an established tank with no known illnesses. All of the other inhabitants are fine. Water parameters are fine. A...

Unfortunately, I agree with marchmaxima. I have 3 angels myself, and the rule of thumb for them is that EACH angel needs 10 gallons. They also prefer deeper tanks because of their height. And as marchmaxima said, the needs of the fish you have in the tank are very different. Angels need warm...

Thanks again for the hearty welcome! A few responses back, someone requested pics of my tanks. Oooooooooohhh, I love showing off my finned babies, so here goes: Goldfish 65 gal: Tropical 46 bowfront: Tropical 45 corner: 20L Convicts: Jack Dempseys 55: Mom Convict...

When all else fails, I use Maracyn and Maracyn II together. The two combined will knock out just about anything. It is expensive, but when you're losing your entire tank, it may be time for desperate measures. Just be sure to remove the carbon from your filter and increase the aeration. I...