ScalareReb
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Yesterday, I noticed 3 of my Corys hovering in the center of the tank as if stressed- very unusual behavior. I took them out to quarantine and noticed some scutes missing or sloughed off. Also some barbels missing. I have photos. Did a little research on this and wonder if this is a fungus or bacterial infection. I have them in a 75 gal.tank with a larger lace synodtis catfish who has grown pretty large of late ( now about 4-5 inches head to tail) I wonder may be outcompeting them at night.
Parameters in this tank have not changed. PH 7.6.
Temp always 80. Nitrate/nitrite/ammonia 0. 25% water changes about every 2 weeks. Most recent last weekend.
Other species of catfish in the tanks are fine (bronze laser) with no signs of disease. No other sick fish. ( 2 angels- 7 neons- 7 rummynose- 1 mollie- 2 glowlights- 1 lace cat- 4 zebra danios, 3 bronze laser Cory’s).
I am thinking of removing the bronze Cory’s as well to another tank so they are safe.
Since moving these guys to a quarantine I am seeing more normal behavior, except for the one with injured scutes.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Parameters in this tank have not changed. PH 7.6.
Temp always 80. Nitrate/nitrite/ammonia 0. 25% water changes about every 2 weeks. Most recent last weekend.
Other species of catfish in the tanks are fine (bronze laser) with no signs of disease. No other sick fish. ( 2 angels- 7 neons- 7 rummynose- 1 mollie- 2 glowlights- 1 lace cat- 4 zebra danios, 3 bronze laser Cory’s).
I am thinking of removing the bronze Cory’s as well to another tank so they are safe.
Since moving these guys to a quarantine I am seeing more normal behavior, except for the one with injured scutes.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks!