Help with tetra!

Lajos_Detari said:

Are they fighting or is there any sharp object in the tank?
The wound looks quite deep which may cause bacteria infection.

Probably you can add some salt though I'm not sure how much it can help.
Add about 1 tablespoon of salt for every 20 liters of water.

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Lajos_Detari said:

Are they fighting or is there any sharp object in the tank?
The wound looks quite deep which may cause bacteria infection.

Probably you can add some salt though I'm not sure how much it can help.
Add about 1 tablespoon of salt for every 20 liters of water.

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Jnolasco808 said:

I think it may be some rock I have in the aquarium. Should I put him in my quarantine talk until he gets better?

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mjfromga said:

Sick and injured fish often quickly become the target for bullies. You should remove him from the main tank. I would do 1 tsp per 5 liters. 1 tsp per 20 liters isn't really any salt and probably won't help much. It is likely from something in the tank. A rock, decoration etc.

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Slaphppy7 said:

And, BS tetras are notorious fin nippers, and can be quite aggressive, especially if kept in inadequate numbers, or with other fish that aren't compatible...aggression can lead to injury

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mjfromga said:

I like Black Skirt Tetras, and never got any because in the tanks they were kept in... They were often chewed all up due to crowding. Just not pleasant to look at.

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Lajos_Detari said:

Yes, if you can out it in a quarantine will be better.
I think you have to use either salt or antibiotic to treat the wound.

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Slaphppy7 said:

What size tank is the fish in? How long has it been set up?

What other fish are in the tank? How many

Slaphppy7 said:

What size tank is the fish in? How long has it been set up?

What other fish are in the tank? How many?

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Its a 40 gallon tank, I’ve had it for about 6 months fully cycled. Water levels are normal. All fish are tetras. Black tetras- 3 white skirt tetra - 2 red eye tetras -2 cardinal tetras-2 and 3 bumblebee catfish

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Jnolasco808 said:

Thank you! I have some melafix that I will treat him with and I took out the rock from the aquarium

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Slaphppy7 said:

Ouch....ALL skirt tetras, as well as the redeyes, are aggressive and nippy, especially when kept in low numbers.

Those fish need to be in groups of at least 10-12 to spread the aggression, and preferably, in a species-only tank...all tetras should be kept in large groups, being a social fish, as well

I'm betting the BS was injured during a fight, or is being bullied/attacked by the others.

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Jnolasco808 said:

Should I move the red eyes? I have an extra 10 gallon tank that is not being used or should I just add more fish?

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