chicklett1
03-27-2010, 04:14 PM
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum.
I have 2 juvenile (2 inch total length) telescope-eye goldfish in a 10G tank. (Don't worry, their upgrade 30G is being cycled as we speak, although I don't want to move them until they are better.) I keep their current tank overfiltered with 2 filters, and I do 25% water changes 2-3 times a week.
They have been in this setup with no problems since they were fry. About 5 days ago, I noticed some fraying on the dorsal fins and tails of both fish at the same time. This has gotten worse over the past 2 days, and one of them has a tear in its tail that goes all the way to the base. It also has some hemorrhagic looking patches on its belly, and its slime coat is looking dull. Both fish are otherwise acting normally--eating well.
I have treated so far with 1 tsp/gallon aquarium salt and upped my water changes to 25% daily. The day before yesterday, I started treating with Furan+Kanamycin as directed. The fish actually look worse now.
What should I do? Water parameters are fine (Nitrite 0, Ammonia 0, Nitrate 2, pH7.2). Temp is 74 degrees during the day and 72 at night, which is room temperature here.
Please advise on how I can help Popeye and Panda! They are my favorite fish, and I feel terrible. :help:
I'm new to the forum.
I have 2 juvenile (2 inch total length) telescope-eye goldfish in a 10G tank. (Don't worry, their upgrade 30G is being cycled as we speak, although I don't want to move them until they are better.) I keep their current tank overfiltered with 2 filters, and I do 25% water changes 2-3 times a week.
They have been in this setup with no problems since they were fry. About 5 days ago, I noticed some fraying on the dorsal fins and tails of both fish at the same time. This has gotten worse over the past 2 days, and one of them has a tear in its tail that goes all the way to the base. It also has some hemorrhagic looking patches on its belly, and its slime coat is looking dull. Both fish are otherwise acting normally--eating well.
I have treated so far with 1 tsp/gallon aquarium salt and upped my water changes to 25% daily. The day before yesterday, I started treating with Furan+Kanamycin as directed. The fish actually look worse now.
What should I do? Water parameters are fine (Nitrite 0, Ammonia 0, Nitrate 2, pH7.2). Temp is 74 degrees during the day and 72 at night, which is room temperature here.
Please advise on how I can help Popeye and Panda! They are my favorite fish, and I feel terrible. :help: