Peacock eel?

[Gboy66]

Everyone has it unfortunatly, and he has been in even before it started..;( do you think higher temps could kill him though?

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Depends how high. High temps. Could kill him but he could be fine too. Im not really sure of there tolerance to heat!
How long has your tank been 86'

 

[Gboy66]

Uhm probably 4 days now, but has been slowly going up for the past couple too. I was planning on keepin it there for at least another 2 weeks. I have noticed, that he sits up, lile straight up, on the gravel more. And he burys himself alot more...

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah the higher temps are probably causing some stress!

 

[Gboy66]

Oh dang, but what can i do? I have to treat the ich! ;(;(

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah there's really nothing hope all your fish end up being alright!

 

[Gboy66]

Thanks!!! Hopefully they get used to it. What is the max temp for a peacock eel btw?

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

It says they should be 82' but your already passed that!

 

[absolutangel04]

Hey can peacick eels take higher temps? My tank is at 86 for ich and hes actings sluggish

Are you using any other meds or salt also to treat the ich?

 

[Gboy66]

Just temp. I have plants so that limits things:/

 

[Gboy66]

He is really acting odd now. He sayed burried almost ALL day, and he finally moved when i poked him. When he sits, its either goin straight up or down..help!!!

 

[absolutangel04]

He is really acting odd now. He sayed burried almost ALL day, and he finally moved when i poked him. When he sits, its either goin straight up or down..help!!!

If you can't take him out, there is nothing I personally know how to do. Maybe he caught ich. Somtimes you don't see it because it lives in the gills.
What are your water parameter? There could be an issue there, but I am guessing the problem is the heat. Still, double check the water params to make sure.

 

[Gboy66]

Will do wen i can!!

 

[Coursair]

There are meds that are plant safe. You can slowly drop heat to 82 and maybe save your Eel.

 

[absolutangel04]

There are meds that are plant safe. You can slowly drop heat to 82 and maybe save your Eel.

But are those safe for the eel? Just curious because peacock eels are "scaleless" fish and I have heard them to be sensitive to meds like corys are.

 

[Coursair]

But are those safe for the eel? Just curious because peacock eels are "scaleless" fish and I have heard them to be sensitive to meds like corys are.

Usually you use 1/2 strength. Or check w manufacturer. The ones that are plant safe should be safer for the Eel. Better than cooking him. Try adding aeration also. Warmer water holds less oxygen.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Is it possible for him to get used to high temperature?

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

I guess he could but it might always cause some stress!

 

[Gboy66]

Ya i dont know what to fo. He stays burried all day, moves around at night, but i still see him eating

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Thats normal. You should probably lower your temp. A little and use some other medication!