sick fish

[chishnfips]

I had a wee out break of ich which has been kept under control, it's not cleared up yet but now one of the guppies has a big red spot on his tail.

what is it?

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Could you describe it in more detail i.e how big is it, wether it is in streaks or one big blotch, does it have any texture- is it fluffy looking, inflamed or lumpy etc? Can you also post nesarsary water stats too please

 

[chishnfips]

The spot is one big splodge on the end of his tail,

the water parameters are:

Amonia 0

nitrite 0

Nitrate 40

ph 7.5

 

[black angel]

red spots are usually bacterial in origin. do more water changes and add something to kill the bacteria.

 

[chishnfips]

is white spot fungal or bacterial?

would melafix do the job

 

[black angel]

white spot is a parasite and melafix will do diddly squat for bacterial infections, its only of use for helping to repair ripped fins. can you get a pic of it?

are these the new fish you got chish? if so didnt you quarantine?

 

[chishnfips]

The guppy in question is a fish that I have had for quite a while.

thats what confuzzled me.

I think i am going to stick him in the hospital tank for a while. he seems to be the only one that is affected.

i cant get any pics till the morns evening as my camera is away getting fixed and I have to pick it up the morns afternoon.

 

[black angel]

well, bacteria doesnt respond to salt but adding a teaspoon per gallon will help any healing. good luck with her.

 

[chishnfips]

ok cheers angel.