Sick Krib?

[dnn3]

my female krib lavernes' coloring on her belly looks strange.

i have had her for over a year and a half and i've seen it look like this,should i be worried or is it a mood thing?

 

[WILDER]

Size of tank in gallons or litres.
How many fish and which type.
Water stats in ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and ph.

The fish looks bloated and has red patches on the belly which is septicemia.
Can you issolate the fish.

 

[dnn3]

60 us gal,6 angels,2 clown loaches,another female krib,2 swordtails,and a blue loach.it would take a while to get my water stats and no,unfortunately,i can't isolate her.

 

[WILDER]

Just want to make sure does the fish have red patches on her as pics can be deceiving.
She dosn't look good the bloating caused septicemia which is hard to cure.
it might be best to end her misery.
Check your water stats as septicemia can be caused by bad water quality, dirty tanks, open wounds, parasites.
Epson salt baths if she not pregnant and a bacterial med.

 

[WILDER]

Septicemia
Taken from this link

http/www.fish-disease.net/diseases.htm

Symptoms:

Fish may have reddening at fin bases, blood streaks throughout the fins and body, small hemorrhages around the eyes. Dull listless behavior and lack of appetite may also be present.



Cause:

Systemic bacterial infection caused by various bacteria, including Aeromonas, Pseudomonas and Vibrio. The illness is often brought on by poor water quality or as a result of parasitic infestations or other infections. These bacteria enter the blood stream and circulate through the tissues causing inflammation and damage. Inflamed blood vessels in the skin and at fin bases stand out. Blood vessel and heart tissue damage cause hemorrhaging and consequently leakage of body fluids into the abdomen, which may lead to Dropsy.



Treatment:

Water conditions must be improved for all fish in the tank, regardless of how many fish are infected. Check your water’s Treat with Kanacyn or Tetracycline as well as with a medicated food if the fish will eat. If parasites are suspected, all the fish in the tank should be treated with antiparasitic medication. Using salt to help restore osmotic balance might be helpful.

 

[dnn3]

she does have red patches but her belly doesn't look any bigger than usual.i love this fish and i don't think i could put her out of her misery.

 

[WILDER]

You will need this med then maracyn two.


Maracyn–Two
Manufacturer: Mardel
A broad-spectrum antibiotic for internal or external gram negative bacterial infections which can even be absorbed through the skin. Effective treatment of fin and tail rot, popeye, gill disease, dropsy (swollen body, protruding scales), septicemia (bleeding or red streaks on the body), secondary and internal infections. Effective even when fish won't eat.
Active ingredient: Mincycline hydrochlor.