binu Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 hello discus peoples !! i had 6 discus in my community planted tank ..lost 2 coz they were so skinny n not eating !! now i av 2 more discus acting like that not eating n hiding behind plants ( but they used to be eating n healthy type) ... also they poo somethn white transparent strings .. its really hard to catch them from the tank ... any one av any idea to cure them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 are you able to do some tests on the water, and tell us the results? it would help to know your tank temperature, PH, ammonia/nitrates/nitrites etc if you can't do the tests yourself, take your water into your local fish shop, they should be able to test it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 They have internal flagellates, metronidazole is about the only thing that can cure it but it is not an easy drug to get a hold of. You need to ring your vet and see if they may be willing to write a prescription for you. Some other people have had luck using epsom salt, search the forum for likomas thread on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 :gopo: seems the doctor has spoken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 All great advice. Its good to know that in a cynical world people are quick to step up and help each other. Most important is a water test as mentioned. Always test your water if you notice any issues. Discus are highly susceptible to changes in water quality. They do come from the largest freshwater river in the world. They are essentially in a constant water change system of massive proportions. The use of Epsom salts as a feed additive is only effective in the initial phase of infection. This is usually after a stressors (poor water quality, bullying, environmental change) has weakened the fishes immunity and allowed the ever present bugs( Eg Spironoculeus) to take hold. The Epsom salts draws water into the gut and essentially flushes out the bugs. Kinda like a coffee colonic. The white stringy faces is the inner lining of the intestine as the fishes body tries to rid itself of the bugs. I use the Epsom salts soaked food as a prophylactic when ever moving fish, noticing aggressive territorial behavior or anything else that can have a negative effect.(1 TBS Epsom Salts/500ml water) If the bugs are heavily infested and have had a chance to spread throughout the body it -(Epsom salts) will have no effect and the use of Metronidazole is required. I think this is the case. An increase of temperature can help the fishes natural immunity to fight back.(32-33C) Just remember the relationship between temperature and Oxygen levels. Always add more oxygen and consider tank mates temperature range. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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