Tank size: 30 US Gal (115 lt)
pH: 7.8-8.0
ammonia: ~0 (Tap water has some ammonia in it, but the filter generally takes that out within a few hours, as well as whatever the fish produce)
nitrite: 0
nitrate: Haven't checked recently so I can't give an accurate answer
kH: 400 (Note about gH and kH, I can't remember which is which as my test kit reads them as Alkalinity and Hardness)
gH: 200
tank temp: 77
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
Juvi Pearl Gourami (About 1.5 inches long) Near base of tail on left side, scales appear discoloured (Lighter beige then the rest of the fish) Area appears slightly raised. I think it's just a wound that has become infected. I just got her on Sunday so it's possible she was injured in transit.
I'm wondering what I could use as a general treatment just to see if it helps at all. I was thinking raising the temp to 80 and add some aquarium salt? Suggestions are welcome.
I really want to make her better, she's such a spunky little girl (I think it's a girl)
Volume and Frequency of water changes:
45 Lt every week (30-40%)
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Dechlorinator
Tank inhabitants:
1 Pearl Gourami
3 Platys
1 Male BNP
3 Mystery snails
Assorted hitch hiker snails and Cherry shrimp
pH: 7.8-8.0
ammonia: ~0 (Tap water has some ammonia in it, but the filter generally takes that out within a few hours, as well as whatever the fish produce)
nitrite: 0
nitrate: Haven't checked recently so I can't give an accurate answer
kH: 400 (Note about gH and kH, I can't remember which is which as my test kit reads them as Alkalinity and Hardness)
gH: 200
tank temp: 77
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):
Juvi Pearl Gourami (About 1.5 inches long) Near base of tail on left side, scales appear discoloured (Lighter beige then the rest of the fish) Area appears slightly raised. I think it's just a wound that has become infected. I just got her on Sunday so it's possible she was injured in transit.
I'm wondering what I could use as a general treatment just to see if it helps at all. I was thinking raising the temp to 80 and add some aquarium salt? Suggestions are welcome.
I really want to make her better, she's such a spunky little girl (I think it's a girl)
Volume and Frequency of water changes:
45 Lt every week (30-40%)
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:
Dechlorinator
Tank inhabitants:
1 Pearl Gourami
3 Platys
1 Male BNP
3 Mystery snails
Assorted hitch hiker snails and Cherry shrimp