My bubble-eye goldfish has two red, slightly swollen rashes on it's left side, accompanied by faint red streaking in it's tail for over a month now. I have treated with the human antibiotics amoxicillin and cephalexin separately for around a week each, which caused some white flakes (possibly skin?) and 2-3 scales to come off and the swelling to reduce slightly. The scales did grow back, albeit slightly misshapen, however the red spots still remain and are getting larger.
I am currently using a medication recommended by a friend called F1 formulated, which gives the water a greenish tinge which may have affected tank readings. I haven't seen any notable improvements from it however. I also wasn't able to find a nitrite/nitrate or water hardness testing kit at my local aquarium, so I regrettably have had to leave them blank.
Apologies for the bad image and reflection, I don't actually have three fish.
Tank size: 25L
pH: 7.6+
Ammonia: 2ppm
Tank temp: 24oC
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
Two red, slightly swollen lesions on left side and slight red streaking in tail. Fish is sitting on the bottom looking lethargic but still feeding.
Volume and Frequency of water changes:
10-15% water change every 24hrs (while siphoning out waste and leftover food)
100% water change every week
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Previously dosed with amoxicillin and cephalexin (at separate times). Recently have added F1 Medicine Formulated to the water.
Tank inhabitants:
4 months ago it used to live in a tank with 5 other goldfish (lion heads), but it has since been isolated.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):
Tank is empty save for a filter and a water heater.
Exposure to chemicals:
Other than the antibiotics and the medicine, I haven't added anything else to the water.
There aren't any fish vets in my area, so I'm a loss as to what to do. Thankyou for any help.
I am currently using a medication recommended by a friend called F1 formulated, which gives the water a greenish tinge which may have affected tank readings. I haven't seen any notable improvements from it however. I also wasn't able to find a nitrite/nitrate or water hardness testing kit at my local aquarium, so I regrettably have had to leave them blank.
Apologies for the bad image and reflection, I don't actually have three fish.
Tank size: 25L
pH: 7.6+
Ammonia: 2ppm
Tank temp: 24oC
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
Two red, slightly swollen lesions on left side and slight red streaking in tail. Fish is sitting on the bottom looking lethargic but still feeding.
Volume and Frequency of water changes:
10-15% water change every 24hrs (while siphoning out waste and leftover food)
100% water change every week
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Previously dosed with amoxicillin and cephalexin (at separate times). Recently have added F1 Medicine Formulated to the water.
Tank inhabitants:
4 months ago it used to live in a tank with 5 other goldfish (lion heads), but it has since been isolated.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):
Tank is empty save for a filter and a water heater.
Exposure to chemicals:
Other than the antibiotics and the medicine, I haven't added anything else to the water.
There aren't any fish vets in my area, so I'm a loss as to what to do. Thankyou for any help.
