Angel with fin rot

[Fiori]

My angel has a case of fin rot, caused I think, by some fin-nipping by 2 black mollies, which are now back at lfs. I have done a 5 day treatment of myxazin in the big tank, but I had to move my 3 otos in there this weekend and the QT tank is a bit too small for the angel for him to be happy in.

I wondered if it was ok to treat the tank again, as I heard oto's are sensitive to meds. Have a plec and corys there as well, so salt is out.

Helllp! I don't know what to do for the best and his fin is no better. Did think about buying some Melafix.

 

[WILDER]

Can you describe what the fin rot look's like, are you sure it was fin nipping, as sometimes finrot can be a second infection, is there any red streaks in the tail or red edging to the tail, how bad is it.

 

[Fiori]

I can't see any red bits on his dorsal - he's a heavily black marble, so its a bit hard to tell. Basically his dorsal fin has divided into two bits for about the length of 5 mm and looking a bit raggy. Also looks like he has a couple of little nicks elsewhere. No other signs of problems with the other fish, water parameters excellent. I change about 25% weekly and test my water every week as well.

 

[WILDER]

Mine did that on a platy divided into two section, but it healed quickly yours should with having good water quality,try some melafix if you have some, good luck.

 

[Fiori]

Thanks Wilder - another visit to lfs to get Melafix - better not be tempted while I'm there

 

[WILDER]

Sometimes you feel like you live there.

 

[Fiori]

I surely do - I've been keeping fish for only 5 months and I'm on first name terms with all the staff, inlcuding the owner. ) I am obsessed!! Wait til I get a hold of the friend who introduced me to this hobby!

 

[Blue Lobster]

Melafix cured my fin rot problems on my angelfish.