JohnDyer
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Tank size: 55 gallons
pH: 7
ammonia: tiny amount (less than 0.01, but still showing up a little)
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 35
kH:
gH:
tank temp: 76
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
One (Male) Tiger Barb is breathing very fast, all the time, even while eating and sleeping. It doesn't appear labored like a dying fish, though. The anus seems to be injured. It is a good bit larger than the other's and is very dark. It's kind of hard to see because he moves so fast, but the edges seem somewhat torn.
I lost another barb a month or two back with the same symptoms, within 3 days of first noticing. It's been at least a day.
Symptoms first started occurring after a 25% water change.
The fish still swims around, but appetite seems diminished. I only have sinking pellets and flake foods.
The vivid red nose lost color, and the fish in general is paler.
None of the other fish are affected, as far as I can tell.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: 10% weekly, 25% monthly
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: None
Tank inhabitants:
2 Tiger Barbs (I will add at least 4 more when finals are over. I know 2 is not quite enough, but the other fish seem to be fine)
4 Male Guppies
6 Neon Tetras
1 Chinese Algae Eater
1 Buenos Aires Tetra
1 Cherry Barb
1 Japanese Amano Shrimp
Many, many Water Wisteria plants (More than 10 stalks)
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):
None
Exposure to chemicals:
Small amount of Ammonia remover with dechlorinated water during water change
Digital photo (include if possible):
Thanks for reading. I seem to have an affinity for long, boring posts.
Tank size: 55 gallons
pH: 7
ammonia: tiny amount (less than 0.01, but still showing up a little)
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 35
kH:
gH:
tank temp: 76
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
One (Male) Tiger Barb is breathing very fast, all the time, even while eating and sleeping. It doesn't appear labored like a dying fish, though. The anus seems to be injured. It is a good bit larger than the other's and is very dark. It's kind of hard to see because he moves so fast, but the edges seem somewhat torn.
I lost another barb a month or two back with the same symptoms, within 3 days of first noticing. It's been at least a day.
Symptoms first started occurring after a 25% water change.
The fish still swims around, but appetite seems diminished. I only have sinking pellets and flake foods.
The vivid red nose lost color, and the fish in general is paler.
None of the other fish are affected, as far as I can tell.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: 10% weekly, 25% monthly
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: None
Tank inhabitants:
2 Tiger Barbs (I will add at least 4 more when finals are over. I know 2 is not quite enough, but the other fish seem to be fine)
4 Male Guppies
6 Neon Tetras
1 Chinese Algae Eater
1 Buenos Aires Tetra
1 Cherry Barb
1 Japanese Amano Shrimp
Many, many Water Wisteria plants (More than 10 stalks)
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):
None
Exposure to chemicals:
Small amount of Ammonia remover with dechlorinated water during water change
Digital photo (include if possible):
Thanks for reading. I seem to have an affinity for long, boring posts.
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