Flared Gills

[Juzza]

Hi, one of my red lined torpedo barbs has flared gills, please ask more questions to help diagnosing the matter. THanks
(probably gill flukes)
Tank size: 600L
pH: 6.5
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 10ppm
kH: ?
gH: ?
tank temp: 27 degrees

Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): Bought 10 these fish in two separate batches (possible cause of this). about 3 months ago i have noticed that some of my fish started 'flashing' and scratching themselves. It has stopped now, but 1 month ago i noticed just 1 of the fish has flared gills and has been getting skinner by the week.

The other red lined torpedo barbs are eating well and responding well to your presence. This fish still eats during feeding time but seems to be eating less + also seems to be a bit more skittish. Another thing, is that, it has laboured breathing but is not going to the surface to breath.

Volume and Frequency of water changes: 1/3 water change every week/fortnight

Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: Flourish excel tabs + pressurised CO2

Tank inhabitants: Congo tetras, neon, rummy

Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): A nice tiger lotus

Exposure to chemicals: CO2?

Digital photo (include if possible): Cant get a proper one, they are crazy swimmers. Heres what it looks like, its in the middle

Cheers,

Justin

 

[Juzza]

Also wondering why hasnt it be transmitted to the other fish

 

[WILDER]

They can also loose weight with gill flukes.
Also flukes cause bacterial infections as the parasite carrys a nasty bacteria in there suckers or hooks.
So once the parasite pierices the skin the bacteria enters the fish.

Signs of gill flukes.
Sign of gills flukes are.
Pale gills with excess mucas.
Red inflamed gills.
Opaque body with excess slime.
Flicking and rubbing against objects.
Laboured breathing, or gasping at the surface of the tank.
Erratic swimming.
Swimming in a jerky movement.
Weightloss sometimes.
Spitting food out.