Diseases!

[HCpetraitis]

All of my fish seem to be sick. I have 4 molllies and 3 platies. One of my platies has ick and fin rot. Another one of my platies has terrible fin rot. And one of my mollies is getting fin rot. What should I do? Can I just use both meds at once? or do I need to let one heal first and then use the second treatment?

 

[meerkat]

It sounds like you have extremely poor water qaulity. What size tank are these in is it filtered well enough. Also you should probably start where everyone starts when their fish are sick and do a large water change. Are your fish still eating? I am pretty sure that you can use both medications at the same time. And as for a hospital tank that probably isnt neccesary since all of your fish are sick, just try to clean up the tank they are in. Although, ick is contagious and it is prolly best to remove this fish. Also there are two types of finrot does your fish have white on the fins or white cottony stuff. Also adding a tsp salt/gal promotes healing but not all fish tolerate this.

 

[HCpetraitis]

I have a 10 gallon tank and it has a good filter. I'll do a 5 gallon water change and all my fish are eating plenty. I went to Petsmart and bought an all-in-one tretment for ich, fin rot and fungus. I also bought some aquarium salt for the tank for help with the healing. Thanks for all the help!

 

[meerkat]

I have a 10 gallon tank and it has a good filter. I'll do a 5 gallon water change and all my fish are eating plenty. I went to Petsmart and bought an all-in-one tretment for ich, fin rot and fungus. I also bought some aquarium salt for the tank for help with the healing. Thanks for all the help!

Sounds like a plan! I don't know how big your fish are but when they are full size they will be to big for your tank, so make sure to do normal water changes and filter well (1 inch of fish per gallon). Also remember medications are last resort.

 

[HCpetraitis]

OK I did everything and my tank is looking great. My fish are healthy and doing great. Thanks for the help!