Fish Health Problems

[Cris1478]

Can anybody help out there?

I have a large community tank which has been running smoothly for ages and then one day I noticed that the rams I have started show signs of Pop-eye. I have tried to treat these with Myxazin to no apparent change over five days. The local fish shop has recommended using a general fish tonic (Tetra Medica) which is in the tank at the moment. Still have to wait 4 more days to see the results, if any. I also have a troop of clown loaches and I have noticed some greying in patches on their skin surface. Water has been tested and all is ok, except the water is slightly hard. But has always been the case, as I live in a very hard water area.

Anyone have any ideas on whict is going on.

I have uploaded some images to try and show the symptoms

 

[shelaghfishface]

im really not sure,but i do know that you have to careful when medicating with clown loach in the tank,frequently using half/less effective doses,

you wont have to wait long for a sensible answer and sorry i couldnt be more help, but i hope everything works out for you

shelagh xxx

ps.. the pics arnt showing--- as yet

 

[Colin_T]

The popeye is generally caused by bacteria and is often associated with a dirty substrate, (lack of gravel cleans). Old fish with a weakened immune system can be more prone to it.
The greyish film on the loaches could be excess mucous or a protozoan parasite like costia. The excess mucous would be from poor water quality, dirty tank conditions or too much medication in the water. Protozoan infections are usually related to dirty tanks and overcrowding.
Have you done any gravel cleans lately? If not perhaps do a gravel clean and partial water change each day for a week.

To work out the volume of water in the tank
measure Length x Width x Height in cm
divide by 1000
equals volume in litres

When measuring the height, measure from the top of the gravel to the top of the water level. If you have any big rocks or wood in the tank remove them before measuring the height.

Remove any carbon from the filters before treating.