Itchy Fishy

[tttnjfttt]

Friday morning, I saw two of my tiger barbs flashing, or rubbing against the sand and gravel. I had to leave town, and just got back, and I still am seeing this occasionally. I am seeing no other signs of illness in the tank, the fish, including the ones who are flashing, are active and ate. Should I be worried? This was also right after I changed from sand to gravel, and I know the fish looked stressed when I put them back in the tank - very pale. I did add some salt, and their color is back to normal now. I have a feeling I am being paranoid, but would rather be safe. Thanks!

ammonia - 0
nitrites - 0
nitrates - ?
pH - 7.4
Fish - see signature

EDIT: I just spent the last 15 minutes observing my fish, and I saw a few other things that I hadn't noticed before. The first is I saw some white stringy poop coming out of one fish. The second is the some of the black areas on the tiger barbs isn't black, its looks like a combo of black/green/gold. I don't think this is lighting because I see it on some fish and don't see it on others. I also do feed my fish frozen blood worms as a treat.

 

[nikv04]

Having the exact same problem myself right now....no symptoms...just scratching. I have tried Ich treatment, fungus treatment, and Quick Cure to no avail....not at the same time. Let me know if you get help, and I will too.

 

[tttnjfttt]

yeah, i havent' tried anything yet (salt was in the tank from thursday when changing over to sand), simply b/c i'd rather not give them excess meds, and make sure their water is clean!

 

[ScoutCarcer]

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=94646

Read the post I gave nikv04 it might help your fish

 

[tttnjfttt]

Thanks for the link. I did notice some new things when i watched them for a while, so I'm gonna wait b4 doing that drastic of a water change...I did remove all the gravel the other day and put in sand, where I did a water change at that time as well.

 

[ScoutCarcer]

I hope your fish get better

 

[tttnjfttt]

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