McLumpy
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I knew things were going too well, now I have 3 fish, (a Molly, Swordtail, and Dwarf Gourami), that are displaying various ailments. I have tried researching the symptoms and I’m supplying what I “think” is the cause for the ailments. However, I want to make sure that I’m not misdiagnosing before I begin any treatment. Up until now, I have only had to deal w/ Ich and mild fungus outbreaks, so all of this is new to me.
I have listed the 3 fish in different posts so that quoting will be simplified, (should you choose to quote the posts). Ufortunately, I couldn't get a pic of my Swordtail, (she was hiding and refused to come out lol), but I will try to take some and upload them as soon I can to help aid in visualizing the symptoms I've described.
Tank Info: 55 Gallon Freshwater Planted Community (plants were just recently introduced and I haven‘t used anything except for plant food - discs/not liquid).
Water Parameters: Ammonia 0ppm / Nitrite 0 ppm / Nitrates 40 ppm / pH 7.6 / Temp 78F
Water Changes: Weekly / 50% / Substrate Vacuum / Filter Rinse (in siphoned-out tank water) / 1-2 Capfuls of Prime / 1-2 Tablespoons of API Freshwater Aquarium Salt
I guess I more or less need assistance w/ diagnosing these ailments, (along w/ treatment options).
As always, TIA for the assistance!
I have listed the 3 fish in different posts so that quoting will be simplified, (should you choose to quote the posts). Ufortunately, I couldn't get a pic of my Swordtail, (she was hiding and refused to come out lol), but I will try to take some and upload them as soon I can to help aid in visualizing the symptoms I've described.
Tank Info: 55 Gallon Freshwater Planted Community (plants were just recently introduced and I haven‘t used anything except for plant food - discs/not liquid).
Water Parameters: Ammonia 0ppm / Nitrite 0 ppm / Nitrates 40 ppm / pH 7.6 / Temp 78F
Water Changes: Weekly / 50% / Substrate Vacuum / Filter Rinse (in siphoned-out tank water) / 1-2 Capfuls of Prime / 1-2 Tablespoons of API Freshwater Aquarium Salt
I guess I more or less need assistance w/ diagnosing these ailments, (along w/ treatment options).
As always, TIA for the assistance!