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Being on side side appears to be bacterial and one that should not have been left to wait. Lympho will look more like cauliflower and generally starts at the fins.Hello,
Long story short, I received pre-quarantined fish 3/2, and one of them passed 3/16 with what I’m thinking is a bacterial infection. I am just wondering what it is as I haven’t had experience with seeing this before. None of the other fish are showing the same symptoms/spots.
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Thank you Jay! I now think I have the same problem with my Midas blenny. He is not a new addition, I’ve had him for over a year and he has always been healthy. I noticed today that he was swimming vertical against the corner of the tank and that he had what looks like popeye in one eye and faint leopard print on one side of his body and tattered fins. (Leopard print as in darkish hints of spots of discoloration instead of the usual orange/pink color).
I set up a quarantine tank right away with tank water and added Nitrofurazone Green powder. I’ll try get a picture tomorrow.
I guess my question is, do I need to purchase a microscope to see what this is? I’ve never had bacterial infections before the new additions. And I’m trying to decide if it’s something I need to remove the fish and treat for.
Hi Jay,
I’m attaching pictures. I had to remove the rock, and there’s sand/debris floating around in the water column and on the bottom of the tank, no white spots on the fish.
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Yes, he has been in NFG since I’ve moved him to the quarantine tank. Here is an updated picture from tonight. I thought he was doing better, as he seemed to be swimming better, but he looks worse.
do you recommend a different treatment? I have other items on hand, or if I don’t have it, I can order it.
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The brand is National Fish Pharmaceuticals. I’ve followed the directions of 1/4 tsp per 20g every 24 hours with a 25% water change. I’ll stick with it. Thank you for your help!The trouble with antibiotics is that they take time to work (3 to 5 days) and selecting which one to use is always a guess. I don't often suggest NFG just due to availability, and some other issues. What product are you using?
Once you select an antibiotic, you don't want to "hunt and peck" by changing it before it has a chance to work.
Jay
The brand is National Fish Pharmaceuticals. I’ve followed the directions of 1/4 tsp per 20g every 24 hours with a 25% water change. I’ll stick with it. Thank you for your help!
Also, what treatment(s) would you recommend if I come across this again?
I thought last night I would have to pull a chromis, but he looks better today. It almost looks like a tang sliced him.
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