twohuskies
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I've had this rainbow shark for approximately 2 years. Love him to bits! He's in a 46 bow with giant danios, gouramis, tiger barbs, a couple of misc. catfish, and cories. This is an established tank with no known illnesses. All of the other inhabitants are fine. Water parameters are fine.
A little over a week ago, I noticed a little bump on his nose that resembled a pimple. I treated with melafix. By Monday, he had a BIG red sore that was blood streaked. I immediately moved him out to a hospital tank and began treatment with Maracyn and Maracyn II because I figured something that progressed that badly and quickly had to be infected.
Within 24 hours of initial treatment, the swelling reduced DRAMATICALLY. But, he has a HORRIBLE nasty open wound. Here's a pic:
What in the WORLD is wrong with my shark? Is there anything else I can or should be doing?????
Any help appreciated...I have no idea what caused this, what it is, or if he'll survive it.
A little over a week ago, I noticed a little bump on his nose that resembled a pimple. I treated with melafix. By Monday, he had a BIG red sore that was blood streaked. I immediately moved him out to a hospital tank and began treatment with Maracyn and Maracyn II because I figured something that progressed that badly and quickly had to be infected.
Within 24 hours of initial treatment, the swelling reduced DRAMATICALLY. But, he has a HORRIBLE nasty open wound. Here's a pic:
What in the WORLD is wrong with my shark? Is there anything else I can or should be doing?????
Any help appreciated...I have no idea what caused this, what it is, or if he'll survive it.