Copper Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 There is something in my tank that seems to be killing off all my platies. I can live with losing a few platies, but not all of them as this seems to be the way it is going. It first starts off with clamped fins on the platy and sitting on the bottom of the tank. It then progresses onto the platy turning really skinny and sometimes developing a bent spine. The platy then dies. I have been treating with melafix and it doesn't seem to be working. I know it isn't the water as 1. Water changes don't do much and 2. The glowlights, bristlenoses and betta are not worried by it. So what is doing this and more importantly, what can I treat my tank with? And yes, I now realise the importance of a seprate tank for sick fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 sounds like it may be TB? its the bent spines that make me think this is what it could be as i read something about that back when i was researching it, perhaps its something to look into? good luck and sorry i couldnt be of more help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 How's your water parameters? Did you buy the all the platties at the same time? Did a google but didn't come up with much re: bent spine, other than tb and just "malformed" (ah, darn wrong word) fish. I'm sure you'll get more insight from others though...sorry couldn't help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Since TB is a possibility, be very careful when working in your tank e.g. use latex gloves if you have any cuts or grazes on your hands, and wash afterwards. I'm not saying it definately is TB, just saying to be careful until you know for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted June 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I went to Wet Pets the other day and had quite a nice chat to Peter. (I think that's his name) Bought some medicine he recommended and dosed up the tank. Seems to working well. I'm pretty sure the problem is sorted. Thanks for the replies, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hi Just wondering what the medicine was as I have experianced this before and the only way I found toget rid of it was to remove the sick at the first sign and euthenase them. Regards Neill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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