Should I be worried about my JD?

[camj417]

Just notice these markings above her eye


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[Mogurako]

It's hard to tell but that may be the start of HLLE.

-What size is the tank?
- Tank mates?
- Water change schedule?
- Water parameters?
- What do you feed/how often?


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[camj417]

30 gallons
Female Kenyi female autrus and a jewel
50% twice a week
And I feed them once every night


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[camj417]

76 degrees
Ph 7
Nitrite 0
Nitrate is low where it should but hard to get exact number with the test strips


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[Mogurako]

How big is the JD and what are you feeding ?


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[camj417]

Tetra color crisps but when it's gone I'll be switching to a pellet food

I'm thinking 3 inches


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[Mogurako]

It's very likely that it's indeed the start HLLE due to poor nutrition and the stress of being with incompatible tank mates.



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[camj417]

She doesn't seem bothered by them and they don't bother her do you think once I switch her diet to NLS she will get better?


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[Mogurako]

Even if it doesn't seem like they are bothering her they could still be stressing her out. Jacks are pretty timid ( in CA terms), reclusive and like darker setups with subdued lighting which is why they are so colorful.

Switch to NLS and see if her eye heals up. However you'll be looking into an upgrade here pretty soon, then you'll be forced to choose what type of set up you want.

Mixed set ups will work short term but long term it's nothing but trouble and very well can shorten the life's of the fish involved. Jacks can live 10-12 years + if properly cared for.


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[camj417]

Ok thank you


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