First things first, I've had 5 in a 20g long for about 5 months now, only 1 is full size.
I understand the recommended tank is 25g for these guys, but it hasn't been a problem with tons of plants, 2 caves they stay in, plus an open feeding area.
Filters are Eheim Liberty (30g) plus an aquaclear 10.
Ph 7.6
amm 0
nitrite 0
nitrate <10
Tank went through Ich treatment, (Very little salt) but got the temp up for 2 weeks. All was fine, ich dissipated, another 2 months went by.
Then during feeding yesterday, I noticed the largest catfish had milky streaks/patches down his one side. Not visible on the side he usually has facing the glass (Because of the current)
I can't find much info other than "it is stressed or dying". Can't any one throw in their 2 cents?
There's no reason for him to be stressed, although I removed neon tetras last week, plus hand removed snails just under a week ago.
Do the streak like patches indicate something other than stress? Are blotches more common than streaks, and indicate something else?
It still acts 100% normal. First time dealing with health issues on one of my more sensitive fish.
I understand the recommended tank is 25g for these guys, but it hasn't been a problem with tons of plants, 2 caves they stay in, plus an open feeding area.
Filters are Eheim Liberty (30g) plus an aquaclear 10.
Ph 7.6
amm 0
nitrite 0
nitrate <10
Tank went through Ich treatment, (Very little salt) but got the temp up for 2 weeks. All was fine, ich dissipated, another 2 months went by.
Then during feeding yesterday, I noticed the largest catfish had milky streaks/patches down his one side. Not visible on the side he usually has facing the glass (Because of the current)
I can't find much info other than "it is stressed or dying". Can't any one throw in their 2 cents?
There's no reason for him to be stressed, although I removed neon tetras last week, plus hand removed snails just under a week ago.
Do the streak like patches indicate something other than stress? Are blotches more common than streaks, and indicate something else?
It still acts 100% normal. First time dealing with health issues on one of my more sensitive fish.