Rainbow Fish - Problem

[russkev]

I have a couple of Rainbowfish that I've had since the beginning of the year. They have been both healthy up till now but one has started to develop a redish underside and slightly swollen. He has started to breath heavily although still moving around the tank. He is also being attacked by the other Rainbow as well as a Gourami.

Now the water levels were fine apart from Nitrates which are often around the 30 mg level. I have a re occurrence of White spot and have treated other fish in a medic tank. It may be this fish is also affected with it but no signs on the outside. I have a separate tank to treat him in but not sure how to treat. Any suggestions please ?

 

[WILDER]

Sadly he's in a bad way and not going to make it as he breathing heavy, can you issolate him he has septicemia.

Look under septicemia.
http/www.goldfishinfo.com/ailment2.htm#sepsis

 

[russkev]

Sadly he's in a bad way and not going to make it as he breathing heavy, can you issolate him he has septicemia.

Look under septicemia.
http/www.goldfishinfo.com/ailment2.htm#sepsis

Hi

Thanks for the response ! does look as though that's it. Not good news really. I'll isolate shortly and wait till tomorrow to get some medication !

 

[WILDER]

Even if you have to issolate him in a container at the top of the tank, as the bacteria from the fish can enter the tank, good luck.