Back To The Bacteria Infections Again...

[drango91]

it appears as if my red platy wagtail has caught a nasy bacteria, shes doing the oh so original lay on the substrate thing as i have seen too often, im applying maracyn two althoguh she eats, hopefully this clears up soon, water stats are fine becaus all other fish are fine (except they have has a little much to eat(they look bloated, but i will siphon up the mess tomarrow)i have added some salt to help out

 

[WILDER]

Yes not good, typical sign of a bacterial infection when they rest on the gravel, also try some shelled peas, good luck.

 

[drango91]

she hates peas, i hope the maracyn does her well also the peas tend to decompose rather quickly due to beneficial bacteria

now shes just staying at the top, i gues somethings not good

 

[WILDER]

No it isn't, they tend to go to the top of he tank for a while, then come back down and lay on the gravel, do you also have maracyn two as i would add that as well, good luck.

 

[drango91]

SHE DIED!!! it couldnt have been bacteria because it was so fast over the course of like 2 hours, perhaps she was too old?

 

[WILDER]

R.I.P. What do you feed the fish.

 

[drango91]

bloodworms and pellet

 

[WILDER]

To much protein in there diet, leads to contipation and swim bladder, need more variety like different frozen foods, daphnia is good it helps the fish digest it's food, also veg.

 

[drango91]

it still doesnt seem likely to kill her that fast atleast shes on guarentee

 

[WILDER]

Bacteria infections can kill fast, you need to get the fish on a more varied diet.