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Update! bumblebee was put in isolation for 2 weeks and received an antibiotic treatment for the first 5 days. The swelling went down completely and the abdominal wounds are healing well. They were released back into the main tank today.

I found some JBL Furanol 2 in the back of my fish cabinet (sssshhh, pretty sure I’m not supposed to have it) so I’m trying the cat in a bath of that. Please pull through, little friend.

I feared this would be the end. Still alive this morning. What antibiotics could be used (if I could obtain them legally) and what would the dose be? I may have access to baytril and amoxicillin. My vet is very understanding, but may need help with dosing suggestions.

Thanks for the reply and suggestions re: environmental conditions and maintenance. Fortunately, the cat’s skin isn’t actually at all pink, that’s just the lighting and camera. Got the cat out for an inspection today (not something I undertake lightly) and it has several holes in it’s...

Tank size: 270L pH: 6.5 ammonia: 0 nitrite: 0 nitrate: 40 kH: unknown gH: unknown tank temp: 25C Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): I have two SA bumblebee cats. They are at least 10 years old. Both have been fit as the proverbial fiddle...

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The time has come to replace the light bar in my old Rena. I’m not sure what model the tank is, photo attached if anyone recognises it. I don’t trust the old light bar anymore so I’m looking to completely replace the entire lighting system. I can’t find a direct replacement anywhere, so I’m...