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  1. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Thanks for the help
  2. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    On close inspection she's pine coned so I think I'll have to euthanize her, I've never had to do this before. Could someone advise me on this? Thanks as always Andy
  3. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    I understand its ridiculous here, to them a fish means nothing so when they get sick we can't cure them unless you want to buy melafix or something like that. She's still swimming around not eating. I'm not sure if its Dropsy I have seen that before and she's not looking like that? The side of...
  4. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    I have bought clove oil just incase I need it. Haven't had to use it before something I'm not looking forward to :(
  5. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    I've done a couple of baths today but there isn't any change in her, I've seen a couple of scales sticking out not sure if she's starting to get Dropsy or it's down to the size of her, keeping a close eye. But yeah we can't get meds through our vets they don't deal with fish sadly.
  6. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Yep, I can't get a hold of them. Kinda stuck now, just doing the baths
  7. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Thanks, I'll keep doing the epsom salt baths. Can't get the medicine here In the uk sadly. My husband thought she looked like her scales were sticking out yesterday, I haven't noticed that myself. Keeping my fingers crossed she gets better
  8. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    I've gave her 3 baths, I think she's not as big but not 100% sure. How many times can I do this?
  9. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Thank you for the help Andy I'll let you know how it goes
  10. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    How much epsom salt should I use, haven't had to do this before. Could I do the baths in a separate tank or bucket? Thanks for the help
  11. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Hope it works ill delete after you've watched
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  13. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Tried uploading video and it isn't working, I'll keep trying
  14. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    She's not harrased, staying with the school and the boy's aren't dancing for her. She does seem to be breathing more heavier than normal but I thought that was due to her size.
  15. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Thanks Andy Sh doesn't seem interested in eating at the moment should I be concerned
  16. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Thanks Andy let me know if this works
  17. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

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  23. shellyx

    Bloated congo tetra

    Hi I have a bloated female congo tetra, all other fish are fine , no new fish had these guys for nearly 3yrs. Can these get egg bound? No pine coning. Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrite 5 Ph 7 Can't upload pic any help appreciate
  24. shellyx

    Easiest way to feed vegetables to snails

    My snails love repashy soilent green, hikari crab cuisine dennerle snail food is also good for calcium and protein. I like to feed spinach,kale and broccoli.
  25. shellyx

    Thermostat

    Hi im looking for a new thermostat for a 260litre tank as the one I have is broken. So I'm looking for any advice for a decent one uk. Thanks
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