Help!!!

[FrAnK3333]

Her fins are torn apart. I just noticed now because I have been busy all week. Please help. I believe I know the problem but I dont know how to spell the second word, Im to tired. All Ill say is it starts with fin r.... I dont know how to treat it though, Help fast!

 

[kamel_007]

it's bacteria...

use a good antibiotic, and dont feed them,

 

[WILDER]

http/www.mushi.petfish.net/finrot.html
http/www.fishjunkies.com/Diseases/finrot.php

 

[FrAnK3333]

Well her eyes are black and fins are the same, damaged, and just 5 minutes ago when I got hom her back is bent and she is draging her head in the breeder net I put her in. HELP please I love this fish, please.

 

[WILDER]

Not good i'm afraid if she is suffering i would help her along, sorry.

 

[FrAnK3333]

You mean this is the end? I went to the store bought Melaflex and a huge breeder net I hope I can save her, she was imroving this morning then her condtion took a horrible turn. Maybe there a chance I hope.

 

[WILDER]

I'm sorry but you cannot mend a bent back.

 

[FrAnK3333]

I guess its goodbye to my favortive fish in the tank, this sucks. She had a personality, and she knew me, the only fish in the tank who does. well did. Thanks wilder for your help, but I came just to late. I just went and checked, and she has passed away. She has been in my care for 6 months, she was 1 of my first fish, this hurts. The only fish to die in my tank of disease...

 

[Inchworm]

Hi FrAnK3333

I'm so sorry to learn that you lost your favorite fish, but I want to say a few words in hopes of preventing the same thing from happening to your other fish too.

Finrot and other bacterial infections don't just happen. They are caused by bacteria that is normally in a tank, but only infect the fish when they have become stressed and their immune systems are weakened. This can be caused by many things but temperature fluctuations, high nitrites, overcrowding, infrequent or inadequate water changes, uneaten food in the tank, or aggressive tankmates are the usual causes.

Please do some extra water changes and bottom cleanings and give them a bit of extra attention until you are sure they are all healthy. If you spot a problem with any others, correcting the cause and quick treatment will often cure them.

Good luck with them in the future.

 

[FrAnK3333]

Your right, been really busy letly and kinda havent done my waterchange or cleaning for a couple weeks. I will do three this week and three next week to prepare for the 2 weeks of finals where there wont be much time for waterchanges. Thanks for the advice.

 

[WILDER]

Sorry for you loss, R.I.P. little fishie.