Swordtail problem

Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

Hi.
I will have to update my water test results in a few mins but im wondering if anyone knows whats wrong.
She was like this this morning but not last night. Ive been treating the tank for whitespot and the 2nd dose went in last night

Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

TEST RESULTS
Nitrate 0
Nitrite.40 mg/l
Dh total 8
Carbonate high at 17
Ph 7.8
Chlorine 0
C dioxide 9 mg/l

Stefan3289 · Sep 9, 2020

Is threre an ammonia reading on the test?

What treatment are you using for "whitespot" (is this ich)?

AilyNC · Sep 9, 2020

Do a big water change while you wait for more replies. Your nitrite is above zero.

I've just finished treating for ICH. I used no medication but increased temp to over 30 celsius for 2 weeks. Let me go find the link.

AilyNC · Sep 9, 2020

What is ICH?

WHAT IS ICH? Ich or Whitespot is a parasitic protozoan that infects fresh, brackish and saltwater fishes. It is identified by small white spots that appear on the fish's body & fins. There are several stages to this parasite's lifecycle and it must be noted that the parasite can only be killed...

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Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

Thanks guys.
Ive been using tetra 6 in 1s and read there not great. Ive got a ntlabs test today so be doing that in a min
I did a partial water change on the weekend will do another asap.
Ive only got a 22 l bucket so been filling that and using a spare heater to heat match with aquasafe.
I read the heat method but i have plecos and dwarf loaches and unsure if they would handle the heat with my others.

I also have captured and free swimming fry in the tank
The treatment used is interpret anti whitespot

AilyNC · Sep 9, 2020

Richie30 said:
Thanks guys.
Ive been using tetra 6 in 1s and read there not great. Ive got a ntlabs test today so be doing that in a min
I did a partial water change on the weekend will do another asap.
Ive only got a 22 l bucket so been filling that and using a spare heater to heat match with aquasafe.
I read the heat method but i have plecos and dwarf loaches and unsure if they would handle the heat with my others.

I also have captured and free swimming fry in the tank
The treatment used is interpret anti whitespot

I used the heat treatment with pleco and they were absolutely fine.

With new test check ammonia, Nitrite (both would be 0) and Nitrate <20.

Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

Tests run
Ammonia 0 nitrite 0 nitrate 0 ph 7.5 max ckh was 7 drops or 124.6ppm gh was 9 drops or 160.2
This kit is easier to use should got it sooner

Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

Ps i normally have the heat at 27 so ill crank it a lil
Pic of lil ones for you

AilyNC · Sep 9, 2020

Awh I've very similar Platy fry. How's the swordtail doing?

Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

Not good
She in a breeder box so dads going mad. I think shes the one whos had them and bred with the platy as ive not seen the platys bigger than usual and she has been more squared a couple of weeks ago.
I have a couple that are dark orange some are lighter and one is black and white.
The larger one i found in the tank next to my sadly gone betta 6 7 weeks ago

the only i i saw at the time

AilyNC · Sep 9, 2020

Is she ok in the box? I found it stressed out my sick Platy. @AdoraBelle Dearheart know any good platy pros here that could help?

Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

She is being lively but not eaten much.
She has what looks like bumps on the 1 side. Im unsure if shes caught em on the rocks or driftwood.
I have gills and fluke treatment, salt desease away and aanti internal baterial one

Richie30 · Sep 9, 2020

She seems fine its dad thats strssin abit and chases off the platys.
Lights have been turned off most of the day as he is calmer then

AilyNC · Sep 9, 2020

My male platy gave zero poops about well being of those he impregnated :rofl:

lights off is a good idea. Personally I would hold off on medication until someone knowledgeable chimes in or you have clear symptoms that match a diagnosis. @essjay any idea?

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