Water changes while medicating

[smoutylad22]

Hi, am I supposed to preform water changes while treating my fish? The water test results show ammonia 0.25ppm, nitrite 0ppm and nitrate 20ppm.

 

[tangs27]

Most medications will say if water changes should be done or avoided. Which medication are you using?

 

[smoutylad22]

Hi, I'm using interpet anti internal bacteria in my hospital tank. My one platy has blown up like a balloon and my one guppy is real sick, just sitting on the bottom. He has really rapid gill movement. Don't know what to do for the best.

 

[tangs27]

I've never heard of that medication but the rapid gill movement could be decreased oxygen. I would do a water change and increase surface agitation and see if that will improve their health

 

[smoutylad22]

Ok thanks

 

[tangs27]

No problem. Good luck!