Hi guys.

I'm having a problem with my discus at the moment.I recently(2 weeks ago)added 4 discus to my tank.The tank already had 3 discus in it.

The new ones semm to have added a type of fin rot (i think) to the tank.At first the symptoms only presented themselves on one of the new fish.

I thought it was a molly nipping the discus' fins.I removed the molly.

The fin damage has continued even though the discus with damaged fin has now been separated totally from any other fish.

I also have now one of my original discus with something white looking forming on its tail.There also seems to be fin damage.

Could anyone please advise any remedies for these fish.

Here are some photo's of the above fish.Thanks

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/R ... INROT3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/R ... INROT4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/R ... INROT2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/R ... INROT1.jpg

Hi Rory, Had this same problem with first lot. Fins damage in transit or from other fish in tank sorting out dominance. Use Aquaflavine don't worry to much it will go.

Rory should have said that its a secondary infection of fungus from being damaged. You could also use malafix(sp).

Sorry...can't help!

But, I hope that your fishies will get better soon...let us know if these treatments work...in case, anyone else has same problem.

Love the color of your fishies!

from new zealand discus man..

Hi Rory..

I can see that they dont look the last Discus you and BK got from me..

But Bk is on to it..if gets real bad paint it on infected area..

Also plain salt at 5gms {tea spoon} to 4.5 Liters.. also will help..Plants wont like..

Also high Ph and Hardness can be a factor.. also high nitrite or nitrate can cause it..

Cheers Phill Collis

In fact it is a fish form you

Hi yes i have been talking to rory and said photo did not look like what i sent.. but the fish is comming right now..Cheers phill