New Rummy-noses Missing Parts Of Tail Fin

[Kombat]

I brought home some rumnmy-nose tetras yesterday. I;ve noticed that two of them were always away from the shoal by themselves and breathing rapidly. I assumed they were just stressed from the move. But I just noticed why. ONe's entire tail fin is gone, and the other about a 1/4 is gone. I just noticed this since I have kept the tank lights off until today. I looked them over at the lfs and didn't notice it. Though I've been looking at them on and off all day since the lights came on and just now noticed. BUt I honestly can't say they came from the lfs last night.

The other tank mates are 6 lemon tetras and two corys. The other rummy-noses are fine so far, roaming together, even schooling with the lemon's once in a while.

So my question is, what do I do with the 2 fish? Do I just let them die? Euthanize them? I don't have a hospital tank so I don't really know what my options are. I just know I should get them out of there. Is it possible to float something like a tupperware container and put them in there and try to medicate them? What do I medicate them for?

Thanks,
Karl

 

[WILDER]

Need tank size in gallons or litres, plus water stats in ammonia, nitrite,nitrate,and ph.
Is there any red streaking in the tail, or a red edge on the tail, is there any fluffy patches on the tail.

 

[Kombat]

Need tank size in gallons or litres, plus water stats in ammonia, nitrite,nitrate,and ph.
Is there any red streaking in the tail, or a red edge on the tail, is there any fluffy patches on the tail.

Stats are 0, 0, 10, 7.6. 29 US gallons. No red streaking or edges. What do you mean by fluffy patches? THe one looks like there is a strand hanging from the back of him. Otherwise it looked like something bit off his whole tail.

Karl

 

[WILDER]

You will need a bacterial med like maracyn one and two, can you issolate the fish.

This info is took of the board.
Fin Rot Can be either bacterial (fins rot with red [blood] outline on edge) or fungal (white, cottony grows on edge of fin)

Symptoms The fins will have a ragged, uneven appearance that will eventually, if left untreated, disintegrate to the point where only a stub remains.

Treatment There is a range of medication including penecilin.

 

[Kombat]

You will need a bacterial med like maracyn one and two, can you issolate the fish.

This info is took of the board.
Fin Rot Can be either bacterial (fins rot with red [blood] outline on edge) or fungal (white, cottony grows on edge of fin)

Symptoms The fins will have a ragged, uneven appearance that will eventually, if left untreated, disintegrate to the point where only a stub remains.

Treatment There is a range of medication including penecilin.

How do I isolate without a hospital tank?

Also, how does one tell the difference between fin rot and fin nipping?

Karl

 

[WILDER]

It's not nipping as you have strands.

 

[Kombat]

It's not nipping as you have strands.

So how can I isolate them? Can I float a tupperware container in the tank, changing the water every day?

Thanks,
Karl

 

[WILDER]

Yes, or medicate the whole tank.
I would medicate the whole tank as you will need to increase aeration anyway.

 

[Kombat]

Thanks Wilder.

Karl

 

[Kombat]

Quick update. One of the fish died right away Sunday night. The other one is still alive.

Thanks,
Karl

 

[WILDER]

Sorry , R.I.P. good luck with the rest.