uncgirl1
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I just recently finished a fishless cycle and added 9 cherry barbs. They've been doing great. Until tonight! So far, only one fish is affected. I have Paraguard on hand so started this tonight. I tried to get a picture but apparently lethargic fish with white patch comes to life when he sees a camera and runs away!
1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the best of your ability : Cherry Barb has a small, white area above his tail. He's more brown than red like the rest of them. He's not swimming around like the others.
2~What are your tank parameters (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, temp, pH)? Please give exact values. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 5 nitrates, 7.4 ph. Using API Master Test Kit.
3~ How large is the tank? How long has the tank been set up? Fishless cycle completed 1.5 weeks ago. Fish added Saturday 2/21.
4~What type of filtration are you using? Please give the name and number: Aquaclear 50 & Aquaclear 70
5~How many fish are in the tank? What kinds of fish are they and what are their current sizes? 9 cherry barbs. 1" to 1.5 "
6~When is the last time you did a water change and vacuum the gravel? How often do you do this? How much water do you remove at a time? I haven't done one since the day before fish were added.
7~How long have you had the fish? If the fish is new, how did you acclimate it/them? Since Saturday 2/23. Floating and then drip acclimation.
8~Have you added anything new to the tank--decor, new dechlorinator, new substrate, etc.? Not since fish were added
9~What kind of food have you been feeding your fish, have you changed their diet recently? Omega One Flakes
I just started over after a parasite and then columnaris destroyed my tank so I may be a bit paranoid. Thank you, in advance, for helping!
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1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the best of your ability : Cherry Barb has a small, white area above his tail. He's more brown than red like the rest of them. He's not swimming around like the others.
2~What are your tank parameters (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, temp, pH)? Please give exact values. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 5 nitrates, 7.4 ph. Using API Master Test Kit.
3~ How large is the tank? How long has the tank been set up? Fishless cycle completed 1.5 weeks ago. Fish added Saturday 2/21.
4~What type of filtration are you using? Please give the name and number: Aquaclear 50 & Aquaclear 70
5~How many fish are in the tank? What kinds of fish are they and what are their current sizes? 9 cherry barbs. 1" to 1.5 "
6~When is the last time you did a water change and vacuum the gravel? How often do you do this? How much water do you remove at a time? I haven't done one since the day before fish were added.
7~How long have you had the fish? If the fish is new, how did you acclimate it/them? Since Saturday 2/23. Floating and then drip acclimation.
8~Have you added anything new to the tank--decor, new dechlorinator, new substrate, etc.? Not since fish were added
9~What kind of food have you been feeding your fish, have you changed their diet recently? Omega One Flakes
I just started over after a parasite and then columnaris destroyed my tank so I may be a bit paranoid. Thank you, in advance, for helping!
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I started Paraguard tonight. It says it treats fungus on the bottle. I really don't want to use salt due to my plants. However, I will do so if you think it's really necessary?? 
