FishFriends123
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Would anyone be able to help diagnose this glow light tetra? (I’m very new to this). Thanks so much in advance!
Need Glow Light tetra help!!!
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Could you give us a bit more information, please:
Tank size:
pH:
ammonia:
nitrite:
nitrate:
kH:
GH:
tank temp:
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
Volume and Frequency of water changes:
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Tank inhabitants:
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):
Exposure to chemicals:
Tank size:
pH:
ammonia:
nitrite:
nitrate:
kH:
GH:
tank temp:
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
Volume and Frequency of water changes:
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Tank inhabitants:
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):
Exposure to chemicals:
A clearer pic along with essjay’s requested info would be helpful.
Retired Viking
Fish Connoisseur
I am seeing some white spots, possibly ich but a better picture would help along with more information please.
FishFriends123
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FishFriends123
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Sure thing! I will try to get a better image. More information has been posted below!
FishFriends123
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Unfortunately I don’t have a test kit right now, but my local pet store does test water for free. I’ll be taking a sample over there today.
Retired Viking
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Do a 75% water change right away , make sure you add water conditioner and try to keep the temp close to the tanks temp.
FishFriends123
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Sure I will try and take a clearer pic! In the meantime I’m not sure if this image is clearer than the original?
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I was thinking the same. I’ll be sure to do that now. Thanks so much for your help!
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Retired Viking
Fish Connoisseur
One issue may be that your tank is not cycled and ammonia is affecting the fish gills. Also it appears to me your fish has ich. If other members agree you should increase the temp to 86 degrees and do frequent water changes.
Looks like ich. Fish also has a curled gill plate which is genetic and nothing you can do. He can live a long life with the Gill plate. For ich, raise your temp to 86F and leave it there for 14 days. Add 1/2 tablespoon of aquarium salt per every 5 gallons of water. Dissolve it in tank water first before adding to tank. Vacuum the substrate daily to pick up ich parasites. Take out about 5G of water and replace with fresh water. Add back 1/2 tablespoon of aquarium salt after adding back the fresh 5G of water. This is to replace what you removed. Remember to dissolve it first. At the end of 14 days, slowly lower your temp back to normal temp.
Retired Viking
Fish Connoisseur
Have you heard of the nitrogen cycle if not there is a section on the forum that will help you or google it. Basically it takes time for a new tank and filter to form the bacteria need to absorb the ammonia your fish and decaying fish food create. To keep your fish alive you are going to have to do frequent water changes to keep the ammonia level below deadly levels until the bacteria kicks in. You can purchase Tetra SafeStart Plus to help jump start your cycle. Follow @Deanasue instruction on how to deal with the ich problem
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