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Hi, I have a blue african cichlid who is breathing heavily toward the bottom of the tank and not moving, though I can see he is alive. He appears to have some red discoloration on his fin. Is this fin rot or some other disease? Could it be contagious? Please see the attached picture. Any help...

Below is the a post I made about a week ago in the cichlid section, but with no responding help. In a nutshell, I think my red parrot has cotton mouth (columnaris). I've been doing almost daily 30% partial water changes, raised the temp to 82 degrees, added salt, continued to add rid-ich (see...

I've recently finished cycling my new 55 gal. freshwater tank. Cycled for about 6 weeks, used mostly water from my existing 20 gal, and finally added the whisper x45 from my 20 gal in addition to the aquar clear 110 for this 55 gal. (needless to say, I should be covered with filtration). Ammonia...

By way of background, I am relatively new at maintaining a healthy aquarium. I started my first 20 gal about 4 months ago. I cycled for 8 weeks with feeder gold fish. Finally got my levels right to add real fish. Added an oscar, red blooded parrot, silver dollar, pleco catfish (yes, I know I...

I have a catfish in my 20 gallon tank that has appeared to grow 2 white bumps. One is on his fin and the other is on his belly. They are very white and appear to have some fuss on them. This is my first catfish and not quite sure what it is. Bought him 3 weeks ago. I am attaching a picture...