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[joanna1]

Ok.
Get you some info.
Is it possible to load a pic up of the fish you thought look bent.
Does his tail weight him down in the water.


The third type of infection produced by Aeromonas is by no means the least. This form is often the most virulent (potent) and can be rapidly fatal. This insidious form does not produce any noticeable external ulcers. The most notable feature is a behavioral change in which the infected fish generally become listless and lethargic. Some fish may lose color or appear darker. The fish do not feed, frequently seem off balance and may sink to the bottom laying on their sides. The course of the disease is rapid, and by the time the behavioral changes are noticed, the entire population of a tank may succumb, sometimes in a day or so. This is an internal infection, with the bacteria being found in the kidneys and blood of these fish. The bacteria produce potent toxins that account for the severity of the disease.

just tried to take some photos couldn't get any of use. They have not been rubbing at all. The above sounds possible though. I think perhaps you could say tail looked like it was weighing them down the two male anyway, female seems not quite so ill at the moment. so could you recommend a med to try, really scared of using the myxazin as problems started as soon as I used this in main tank (although very sucsessful for the platty.)

 

[WILDER]

Did you add the correct amount of myxazin to the tank. Didn't over dose.
I would do a 30% water change and run some carbon and try anti internal bacteria med by interpet.
If the tails weighing him down it a sign of swim bladder.
Feed some peas. Though some fish are not eating, but I would still try them.

 

[joanna1]

Did you add the correct amount of myxazin to the tank. Didn't over dose.
I would do a 30% water change and run some carbon and try anti internal bacteria med by interpet.
If the tails weighing him down it a sign of swim bladder.
Feed some peas. Though some fish are not eating, but I would still try them.

I thought I might have overdosed so rechecked. bottle says 4mls for 60 litres, my tank is 125 so I added 8mls. I did a water change and ran the carbon, but now have transferred the barbs to quarantine tank anyway. No luck with garlic flakes but will dash to shop and get med you suggested and try peas later. Many thanks again.

 

[WILDER]

Keep us updated on there progress.
Good Luck.