BK Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 The story starts about 2 weeks ago. Took some potted plants out of my 3' foot tank (220 ltr) leaving 3 potted plants (swords) and 2 egg cones as well as 2 pairs of 5'' Discus. Well after this I cleaned sides and bottom of tank (bear bottom) and did daily 10% water change. Came back into the room some time later and one of the Discus had gotten stuck on top of the water return out let. Only half covered in water so freed him but he had wounds around head area notting to deep. He then seemed to be unhappy with tank. Swimming from one end to the other and doing really tigth turns like he was pissed with his tail. This continued to ligths out. Next day he was floating. I was gutted. Tested water every thing read 0 and ph of 7.0-7.2. Had been in tank for 4 months with same water condition but with more fish that I transfer 1-2 weeks before this. So took it as a lesson and change water return. Took the female out & put in growing on tank and she's ok. This leaves the other pair which have been a little shy but nothing to worrying untill yesterday when I came home one of them was hiding behind the pump (tank is AR 980 all in one with filter on top) colour not looking good but breathing ok. Did 20% water change and fish look a bit happy but this one is doing the back and forth and the tigth turns LIKE THE ONE THAT PASSED AWAY 2 WEEKS AGO. Now this has me thinking that they have worms "HIH" and talking to the LFS they think the same. Water is al good,28-30 degrees, have others breeding in same water condition. Feed Tetra bits in morning and beef in afternoon and then do 10% water change daily. There are no signs of "HIH" apart from doing the mad swimming. To me every thing seems ok only thing that i can think of is "HIH" or they may not like were the tank is. Its in the spare room sitting about 500 off the ground they seem to get a bit of a frigth now and then but nothing that worrys me to much but then this is my second fish not looking good. I have Metronidazola at home, should I treat them for "HIH" or I could move them into the breeding tanks I've set up in the sleepout but don't want to put them under any more stress. Can't under stand please help. Will have to do some thing tonight? Again water looks all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Looking a bit better today. Treated for bacteria. They're coming to say hi when I go in the room again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofigh Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 How did you treat the bacteria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK Posted September 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 temp up, salt and Furan for 3 days I think now. May have been that they didn't like the tank as I have found that higher up tanks (say above waste) they are happier. Discus must be the most nervous fish around. Any one else have nutter fish. Got another lot (6X 2") this weekend gone and they are so jumpy, starting to settle now and come up to be feed but any movement and they are trying to swim through glass. Why do u ask. We have a small group that purchase together and help out each other when we can. If you'r locally and need some help y could come around to have a look just PM and I'll reply. Have some one coming around this weekend already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofigh Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 I acutally live in Auckland. I do have discuss and that is how I treat them as well. I just did not want to give advise before ndrestanding what you have done first. You are right, discuss are jumpy but once they settle down, they are very good and relaxed. you have to stop introducing new fish to the tank. that will definalty have an effect. The size of the fish is also important, I have simmilar size fish in the same tank and it helps and of course it also depends what other fish you have in the tank as well. I have only discuss now and some Bristolnose. Good luck with the fish. Regards Tofigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Tofigh I started having problems when I move the others out as these guys had paired up. They seem to be happier to be keep in a group even if they are breeding? When i give the tank a clean (weekly) and dont put the plants (poted) back on the SPOT they notice and aren't happy, I'm sure I must have 90% females in tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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