demurefemme
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I am virtually positive that my seven year old angelfish is suffering from dropsy: his abdomen is bloated (scales are still lying flat) and his eyes definitely have that "pop eye" look. Long story short, I just got back from a ten-day trip and my "babysitter" flaked on checking up on the fish. So no clue how long my baby has been suffering
I went to Wal-Mart (only place open upon my midnight arrival from out of town) and picked up the Jungle Fungus Clear Tank Buddies, as the only other medicine I currently have in the apartment is some expired (3/06) Maracyn.
He's in a 10 gal QT now, with the JFTB's, and I'm wondering if adding Maracyn (these, ideally, or new ones tomorrow) would help or hurt. I can't find anything online about mixing these two...
I know dropsy is almost always a lost cause, but I love this little guy and I want to do everything I can to help him pull through if he can.
I know there probably aren't many of y'all up at 4 am, but hey, it's worth a shot!
Thanks!
EDIT: I changed the title of this post since the question in the original title has been answered...the saga's still going on, though. Thanks for all your help so far! My fingers are crossed and I'm hoping and fighting for success!
EDIT: here are some pics of my poor baby...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/demurefemme/sickshark.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/demurefemme/sickshark2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/demurefemme/sharkie.jpg
...i really hope he pulls through!
i've started adding epsom salt to the QT tank now, 1/4 tsp at a time so it's as stress-free as possible. *fingers still crossed and hoping for the best*
I went to Wal-Mart (only place open upon my midnight arrival from out of town) and picked up the Jungle Fungus Clear Tank Buddies, as the only other medicine I currently have in the apartment is some expired (3/06) Maracyn.
He's in a 10 gal QT now, with the JFTB's, and I'm wondering if adding Maracyn (these, ideally, or new ones tomorrow) would help or hurt. I can't find anything online about mixing these two...
I know dropsy is almost always a lost cause, but I love this little guy and I want to do everything I can to help him pull through if he can.
I know there probably aren't many of y'all up at 4 am, but hey, it's worth a shot!
Thanks!
EDIT: I changed the title of this post since the question in the original title has been answered...the saga's still going on, though. Thanks for all your help so far! My fingers are crossed and I'm hoping and fighting for success!
EDIT: here are some pics of my poor baby...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/demurefemme/sickshark.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/demurefemme/sickshark2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/demurefemme/sharkie.jpg
...i really hope he pulls through!
i've started adding epsom salt to the QT tank now, 1/4 tsp at a time so it's as stress-free as possible. *fingers still crossed and hoping for the best*