Rainbow Fish - Illness Or Stress Marks?

[Ramirez333]

Hello,
I'll keep this short as this is my first posting here:

On Monday (Labor Day), I added my Rainbow Shark (named Jaws) and female Betta (named Helen) to their new home. I added 1 tablespoon of Aquarium Salt to their new tank and some bacterial from TopFin (along with water from their previous tanks with new water - half and half). These two live perfectly with each other; they may chase or scare each other here and there, but never any serious fighting. On Tuesday, I saw this little baby (I assume) female Betta that caught my eye at PetSmart, so I decided to add her to the tank. At first, Jaws and Helen chased her without end (for about the first 2 hours). After the intial hours, they were peaceful again. I woke on Wed to feed everyone and found no issues. When I cam home (around 4:30pm - left work at 6:15am), I found Shadow (the new female Betta) dead and lying on the tank bottom. I assmue it was Helen that was guilty, as she gave her the most trouble. After removing the body, I did a detailed cleaning and removed any and all debris from the tank. The water was not replaced (save for half a gallon of water that I was unable to reuse) and I added a 1/2 tablespoon of the Aquarium Salt to their tank. After I lectured my two kids (the fish), I made sure they ate their evening chow and went to bed (adding a piece of iceberg lettuse to the tank over night for Jaws...even though he never eats it). When I woke this morning, I noticed that Jaws has this spot on the top of his head and a small one to the right of the top one. I have never seen this on him before I do not know what it is. I took out the lettuse and fed them like usual and went to work. When I came home (one hour ago), the spot was still there, so I added some Korbon Rid Ich Plus Treatment (2.5 ml) to their tank to see if it will help.

Questions: What is wrong with Jaws? Could the spot be from stress of fungus? Should I remove him or is he find in the tank with Helen (she shows no issues)?

Info that might help:
Ammonia level: <.02
Water Temp.: 80 degrees
Jaws: his colors are bight (the orange) and his attitude has not changed. He swims and plays with Helen just like always. Hides when I get near in his little cave, but that was when I was taking the pictures.

Any advice would help or tips on what to do.






Thank you!


1LT Robert Ramirez
U.S. Army
Military Police

 

[BerryAttack]

looks like ich. now when you added him you didn't add the water from the bag *aquarium store* that you got him from. usually they can carry diseases and is recommended not to put into main tank. just a tip

what are the pH levels?
how big is the tank?
how long has it been set up?

oh and topfin waters down their products... soo i'm not trying to put them down, but yea you should get the point.

 

[Ramirez333]

looks like ich. now when you added him you didn't add the water from the bag *aquarium store* that you got him from. usually they can carry diseases and is recommended not to put into main tank. just a tip

what are the pH levels?

oh and topfin waters down their products... soo i'm not trying to put them down, but yea you should get the point.

Thanks for the reply. I did not know that about TopFin...learn something new everyday! The pH level is unknown. I threw out my indicator when I relaced the tank and have not seen any in stock at my local store. Usually, with this type of water (Glacier Water), its about 7.4.

looks like ich. now when you added him you didn't add the water from the bag *aquarium store* that you got him from. usually they can carry diseases and is recommended not to put into main tank. just a tip

what are the pH levels?
how big is the tank?
how long has it been set up?

oh and topfin waters down their products... soo i'm not trying to put them down, but yea you should get the point.

I did not add his bag water. I've had Jaws since April and Helen since Feb. When I added the new Betta, I used some of her water, because the lady at the PetSmart changed their water the day before (I was present looking for fish food when she was changing the water).

 

[BerryAttack]

if it is at 7.4 then it is not too acidic.. good. having a pH of 7.0 to aim. by the picture i would say that he has ich, just treat him for ich and it should clear up.

anymore questions?

 

[Ramirez333]

looks like ich. now when you added him you didn't add the water from the bag *aquarium store* that you got him from. usually they can carry diseases and is recommended not to put into main tank. just a tip

what are the pH levels?

oh and topfin waters down their products... soo i'm not trying to put them down, but yea you should get the point.

Thanks for the reply. I did not know that about TopFin...learn something new everyday! The pH level is unknown. I threw out my indicator when I relaced the tank and have not seen any in stock at my local store. Usually, with this type of water (Glacier Water), its about 7.4.

looks like ich. now when you added him you didn't add the water from the bag *aquarium store* that you got him from. usually they can carry diseases and is recommended not to put into main tank. just a tip

what are the pH levels?
how big is the tank?
how long has it been set up?

oh and topfin waters down their products... soo i'm not trying to put them down, but yea you should get the point.

I did not add his bag water. I've had Jaws since April and Helen since Feb. When I added the new Betta, I used some of her water, because the lady at the PetSmart changed their water the day before (I was present looking for fish food when she was changing the water).

The tank was setup on Monday using new gravel and their old water. I had a 50 gal tank that I broke, so I added them to a 5gal until I can replace the 50gal. I don't think Jaws minds, as he was in one before I added him to the 50gal.

if it is at 7.4 then it is not too acidic.. good. having a pH of 7.0 to aim. by the picture i would say that he has ich, just treat him for ich and it should clear up.

anymore questions?

Thanks!

Can I continue the Korbon Treatment in his current tank or do I have to remove him away from Helen?