thank you colin. The one with not so much black on it still eats fine but the other one when i tryed feeding them today isnt interested it just stays up by the filter. I think what im going to do is carry on just giving them meds and see what happens. You dont think its tb though is it?
Black Pacthes
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It could be TB but in my experience when the TB bacteria have built up in sufficient numbers they damage an organ and the fish suddenly bloats up and dies within a short period of time (usually a couple of days after bloating). Your fish appear to be bloating up over a much longer period and they are still eating while it happens. At least they were eating up to a point. However, there is a possibility they do have TB but it is more likely to be a combination of other factors including age, bacteria and protozoan infections.
If more fish die from the same symptoms over the next few months then I would get them autopsied and ask for a check to be done for TB. But if no more fish die for a while, or from similar symptoms, then I wouldn't worry too much about TB.
If more fish die from the same symptoms over the next few months then I would get them autopsied and ask for a check to be done for TB. But if no more fish die for a while, or from similar symptoms, then I wouldn't worry too much about TB.
TheRedDiscus
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My opinion is that the black patches are caused by a bacteria infection and the tissue there has already died, adding some anti-biotics would help if it's a bacteria infection as I think. P.S Do you have any fungal or plant problems in your aquaium?
Last night the one tetra with the most black patches was unable to swim properly and was going upside down. Having tryed to treat them with everything i could i decided it was best to put them both down as they both looked like they were suffering and i wouldnt have been able to cure it.
I really hope it wasnt fish tb however i dont think it was becuase they have had these symptoms for like 2 months and none of the other fish have shown any problems in the main tank. Also they didnt have the classic symptom of a bending spine.
I really hope it wasnt fish tb however i dont think it was becuase they have had these symptoms for like 2 months and none of the other fish have shown any problems in the main tank. Also they didnt have the classic symptom of a bending spine.
Sorry about the loss of the fish but it was probably best if they hadn't responded to any medication and were getting worse.
The bent spine in fish TB isn't always present. It depends on where the granuloma (the TB infection) is inside the fish. If the infection is near the spine then it can cause it to bend as the granuloma grows bigger. If the infection is in the lower abdomen then it is less likely to cause a spinal deformity.
Monitor the other fishes and see how they do. If more of them develop the same symptoms then get them autopsied by a fish vet. Chances are it was something else tho.
The bent spine in fish TB isn't always present. It depends on where the granuloma (the TB infection) is inside the fish. If the infection is near the spine then it can cause it to bend as the granuloma grows bigger. If the infection is in the lower abdomen then it is less likely to cause a spinal deformity.
Monitor the other fishes and see how they do. If more of them develop the same symptoms then get them autopsied by a fish vet. Chances are it was something else tho.
Thank you to everyone who posted. I am keeping an eye on the rest of the fish i dont know what to do with the remaining columbian tetra ive only got one now and your ment to keep them in a shoal. I suppose the lfs might have him off me.
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