Hello,
I am fairly new to this site and to the Hobby as well. I recently set up a 10 gal tank about a month ago With 1 Sarasa Comet (abouy 4 inches). Recently i have noticed some faint red streaks near the end of his tail fin and sum spots that untill now i assumed were just scales that had fallen off. Othen then that he has a good appetite and an active swimmer, but occasionaly lays on the bottom. Ive been doing a lot of research lately and have come to the conclusion that it is most likely Septicemia Ive found that Maracyn 2 would be a suitable medication to use i was just wondering how it would affect my HOB filter. And before everyone yells at me that the tank is too small i have purchased a 55 gallon and i am currently setting it up. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Ive become quite attached to this little guy and will do what is needed to help him out as best as i can.
Additional info:
did a 50% water change yesterday
water parameters are in check according to petco however my test kit says otherwise but it hasnt changed in weeks (ammonia .5 to 1 ppm. Nitrate 0. Nitrite 0 to 1 ppm)l
Sorry this is long and i am new and learning so any advice would be helpful
I am fairly new to this site and to the Hobby as well. I recently set up a 10 gal tank about a month ago With 1 Sarasa Comet (abouy 4 inches). Recently i have noticed some faint red streaks near the end of his tail fin and sum spots that untill now i assumed were just scales that had fallen off. Othen then that he has a good appetite and an active swimmer, but occasionaly lays on the bottom. Ive been doing a lot of research lately and have come to the conclusion that it is most likely Septicemia Ive found that Maracyn 2 would be a suitable medication to use i was just wondering how it would affect my HOB filter. And before everyone yells at me that the tank is too small i have purchased a 55 gallon and i am currently setting it up. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Ive become quite attached to this little guy and will do what is needed to help him out as best as i can.
Additional info:
did a 50% water change yesterday
water parameters are in check according to petco however my test kit says otherwise but it hasnt changed in weeks (ammonia .5 to 1 ppm. Nitrate 0. Nitrite 0 to 1 ppm)l
Sorry this is long and i am new and learning so any advice would be helpful