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[Miss Wiggle]

We have an albino fish that is in the process of dying. We are at a loss for what is going on since the water was just tested the other day. It was just laying on his back, but was then swimming around when it was touched with the net. Should it be taken out of the tank?

ok well waters looking good so no need for instant panic, i would just monitor them closely, look up internal parasites on the web you'll fnd plenty of info and look out for any other symptoms and any more white poo. they do sometimes have funny coloured poos after eating things..... just like if you've ever looked in the loo after eating beetroot!!

nope, you need to treat the tank with him in, I would suspect internal parasites, as you say the only symptom was the white poo, however probably best starting a thread in the emergencies section and giving full details there, then the experts around there can give some better advice on medications to use, it's not really my forte I'm afraid.

 

[becky0323]

Question, on the other forum it was thought the fished died from something bacterial. If that is the case, do you know what I need to do so the other fish do not get sick? Also, can the pet store test for bacteria in the water? And is it safe to get a new fish to place the cory that died?

Thanks!

no problem, i like to help people out.

and i'd rather you asked the questions that did something wrong, if i didn't wanna answer them i wouldn't come on here so ask away!

the cories you can mix but it's best to stick to one type really.

use the gravel vac whenever you do a water change assuming no problems in the tank this should be once a week.

 

[rabbut]

Bacterial issues are usualy secondary. Poor mantanance, waterquality or another disease are the most common caurses, along with other stressing factors such as todlers tapping the glass...

The best thing you can do is keep the tank as clean as possible and maintain vidulance. Often large daily waterchanges will make the issue go away by itself Persistant issues will need to be treated. Exturnal infections will need treating with something like Waterlife's Myxazin if waterchanges don't help. If it is an internal infection, Interpet's number 9 anti-internal bacteria is one of the strongest medications out there in the UK market. A course of this with the regular daily waterchanges should clear it up. Lowering the temperature to arround 24c for treatment will also slow the infection spread.
If you are in the UK and it is a bad strain of bacteria that are infecting your fish, expect heavy losses. Vets are restrected almost as heavily as the open market, due to an EU clamp down on anti-biotic drugs in fear of them being carcenagenic

All the best
Rabbut

EDIT: to add; I'd leave it at least 2 weeks before replacing the lost corry. Don't medicate unless your are sure you are dealing with a bacterial issue

 

[waterdrop]

Becky's tank maintenance, test results and everything have always sounded very good. I was wondering if the advice over in the "emergency" forum had to do with internal bacterial infections. Did they give any indication as to that Becky?

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[becky0323]

I think the person was talking about internal bacteria infections because I had said I saw another fish have white stingy poo.
Does that make sense?

Becky's tank maintenance, test results and everything have always sounded very good. I was wondering if the advice over in the "emergency" forum had to do with internal bacterial infections. Did they give any indication as to that Becky?

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[waterdrop]

Yes that's what I was thinking and that makes sense. Did you get Wilder to comment over in the sick fish forum?

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[becky0323]

yes, at this point he told me to feed the other fish some more cooked frozen peas. I hadn't heard back yet from him/her and was going to be at the pet store so didn't know what I we should do. We will wait to get another fish in a few weeks. Just afraid of the rest getting sick.

Thanks for your help!

Yes that's what I was thinking and that makes sense. Did you get Wilder to comment over in the sick fish forum?

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[rabbut]

Wilder is your best bet. SHE know more than most on here about disease, and I have a lot to thank her for If there are no underlying stressing factors, you may have a parasitic issue also. Parasites can apprear form vertualy nowhere, but normaly only infect fish that have spent some time outdoors. Most parasites need birds and water snails to complete their life-cycle, with worms being the main exception, where the parasites can pass from fish-to-fish. Are you seeing any red or inflamed anuses?

All the best
Rabbut