April 20, 200620 yr comment_98050 My 3 zeb danios are swollen. To the point their scales are starting to stick out. They also seem to have what looks like sores or abrasions on them. They are still swimming around ok, and seem to be eating. All other fish in the tank are ok. It's just the 3 zeb danios. What could be causing this, and what do I do about it. I was almost going to catch them and euthenise them. Thought I'd see what others have to say first. Thanks in advance Kookie Report
April 20, 200620 yr Author comment_98051 Ack, just noticed this is in the wrong section. Could someone move it for me please. Report
April 20, 200620 yr comment_98053 I've seen this before in a couple of Zebra Danio's I had, tried everything I could think of to cure it without success, I'd advise isolating the fish into their own tank. I didn't want to take the chance that it could spread to other fish and moved them into spare tank pretty sharpish when I first noticed this so have no idea if it could affect other fish. I tried Melafix(bacterial), Furan 2(Fungal), Crushed Cat deworming tablets, kept water conditions as good as I could, none of it worked and the fish subsequently died. Report
April 20, 200620 yr Author comment_98055 Thanks modern. Unfortunately, I don't have a spare tank right now. Me thinks I will just catch them and put them down. Don't want to risk the other fish. Report
April 20, 200620 yr comment_98086 i think it might be dropsy also, dont know too much about it and cant remember if it causes sores or not? zebras can handle cold temps right? if so get them out of there into a bowl or whatever, but i wouldnt leave them in there just incase it does spread. good luck!! Report
April 20, 200620 yr Author comment_98127 Thanks for the replies all. I have managed to catch one, and put it down. The other knows what's up. disappears into the jungle. The third is MIA. Shifted it for you Kookie. Alan 104 Thanks Alan Report
April 20, 200620 yr comment_98159 Hi Kookie, I would have to agree with Sharn and Alan, Sounding pretty much like Dropsy to me, Best thing you can do for these Wee Fellas is to put them out of their misery. Hope it all goes well, and you manage to cach the other 2 Zebs. :roll: :roll: Lynda Report
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