fishtv Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I thought I had it cracked with no deaths in the tank for some time. I went about restocking the tank when my water was given the all clear. BUT now my Golden algae eater is no good at all. He has lost some of his colour, seems to have lost his balance and spirals when he swims. His eyes have become very dark and his gills are quite red? Any ideas guys? I cant bear to lose my tank again? This is my last shot as finance wont allow me to start again. Thanks in advance. Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Looks like it could shock. Red gills, spiraling.... Poison, has the ph changed much at all? Check your ammonia etc. Any poisons been sprayed in the house at all? How many fish did you have in the tank, & how many more did you add to the tank? What size is the tank again? I would do a 30-50% water change. Take a sample of water first, get that tested. Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Hi there, I added 7 fish over a few weeks to my 160l tank. I have cherry barbs, angels, dwarf gouramis, 1 redspot, 1 bristlenose, one loach, one rainbow shark.... I think thats it?? oh and a pair of sword tails. I have a fully covered tank and no toxins sprayed in the house. I will do water change, gravel vac and get water tested, was fine not that long ago? Below is a pic of my poor algae eater and one of the male cherry barbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Did you test your water? Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 No sorry I couldn't get into town and now i've done a big water change? Is it worth still testing? The fish seem Lethargic and one of them seems to have a deformed head? Please don't tell me its hex? I'll try to get a pic up asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Here is a pic of one of the very sick fish It isn't pretty so please don't click on the link if you don't want to see it. http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image. ... 9d81d1.jpg I could set up another tank using the water from the main tank and add the heater and a filter from a smaller tank. This would allow me to completely strip the main tank and let it dry in the sun and set it up. How long would a tank with plants etc take to cycle? Do you think this is excessive? Will they be ok in the newly set up tank? If I use the filter and water and plants from their existing plants? Please guys I need help today so I can get this sorted before going back to work. Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 i carnt see the photo im not a fish expert but good luck with your tank hope it gets sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 sorry guys something it up with my image hoster? It usually works? Please any advice would be muchly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Still not right fishtv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Yea I know sorry Caryl. any advice? is it worth setting up a temp tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 A deformed head? Is this the same one that is pale and spiralling? Email the pic to me and I will put it up for you if you like. Pics always help. If it is only one fish with symptoms I would set it up in another tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 no it isn't the only one, but it is pale and spiralling. I lost the Golden algae eater this morning with the same kind of symptoms. My swordtails seem a little lethargic and one is gasping at the surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I would cull the spiralling fish cos it's hard to fix them when they spiral. Set up a BB tank (hospital) and put all the fish in there. Don't bother using water or anything from the existing tank. Just new water with a heater and airstone. Declorine the water first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Here is one of her sick fish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Telling us ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels would help. Could be shock, as said (probably due to water conditions) or possibly an internal infection perhaps. I am not too knowledgeable on fish diseases having rarely had to deal with any (touch wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 If I set up a barebottom tank 45x25x25 cm tank and put my two small angels, 2 dwarf gouramis, 4 charry barbs, 1 zebra loach, 1 small red spot and one small bristlenose, one rainbow shark and 2 swordtails in it would they be ok with plants and caves until my main tank cycled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hi, I've done some research and this seems to fit? http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/disease/gill%20disease.htm I have loaches and plecs so I can't use salt? Anyother ideas other than daily water changes? Malafix? Has anyone had any experience with this? Thanks for all your help so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 You can use salt but you have to be careful- i do half doses which is 1tbsp per 40L but do watch them and do a w/c if they show any signs of discomfort, particular fish can be less comfortable with it than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Clean water is often the best cure, you can do partial daily water changes (20-30%), feed once daily and make sure NO food is left on the bottom after 2 minutes. If fish condition doesn't improve within a week then there is something in your water supply, or possibly some contamination (e.g. fly spray, or detergents). Salt is a great tool and a half dose might be an idea to help,but I wouldn't add any commercial products to your aquarium. Melafix is great for repairing damage etc but when fish are sick I've never found it helpful. If you have a fish of paticular value that needs saving, I'd recommend a hospital tank/bucket and Furan2 or salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Have you got your water tested yet. Red gills, gasping at surface.... Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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