pwrflpills
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I have a Panda Cory with bacterial fin rot. All other fish show no signs of illness. I think it was due to the fact that I put in eco-complete substrate 3 weeks ago and had not vacuumed or done a water change since. (I did a 70% water change and vacuumed tonight). Parameters are ammonia 0ppm, nitrite 0ppm, nitrate +/- 10ppm, pH 7.0-7.2.
Today I bought 4 Von Rio tetras and some mondo grass, which are now in the tank. I have since moved the Panda to my 5 gallon bucket with some plastic plants, an air line, and treated with Melafix. However, I do not have an extra heater and that is my concern.
Now for the question: Is the Panda better off in the QT bucket on his own with treatment, but with no heater and temps that will probably drop into the low 70's? Or should I put him back in my 20 gallon and treat the 20 gallon with Melafix? I could also put him in my hanging breeder "tank" so he's in the warm water, but will not come in contact with the other fish. But then of course I'm putting him in the tank and possibly unnecessarily treating the whole tank.
Any other ideas? My resources are somewhat limited. Thanks!
Today I bought 4 Von Rio tetras and some mondo grass, which are now in the tank. I have since moved the Panda to my 5 gallon bucket with some plastic plants, an air line, and treated with Melafix. However, I do not have an extra heater and that is my concern.
Now for the question: Is the Panda better off in the QT bucket on his own with treatment, but with no heater and temps that will probably drop into the low 70's? Or should I put him back in my 20 gallon and treat the 20 gallon with Melafix? I could also put him in my hanging breeder "tank" so he's in the warm water, but will not come in contact with the other fish. But then of course I'm putting him in the tank and possibly unnecessarily treating the whole tank.
Any other ideas? My resources are somewhat limited. Thanks!