Glass Catfish Sick?

[mikebig]

Hey guys got some new glass cats yesterday, they all were fine last night and too this morning. However just got back from work and one is swimming on his own and is looking really clowdy. Is this a sign of helth problems or just a little stressed do you think?

 

[The-Wolf]

I take it you have K.bicirrhis.
unfortunatly they do not travel well and get an over active slime coat due to stress.
I'd treat with stress coat or melafix, but be prepared that you may loose a few.
It is quite disheartening how many don't make it from the wholsalers to shops displays. I'd hate to think how many don't make the trip from the farms/catchment areas to the wholesalers

 

[mikebig]

I take it you have K.bicirrhis.
unfortunatly they do not travel well and get an over active slime coat due to stress.
I'd treat with stress coat or melafix, but be prepared that you may loose a few.
It is quite disheartening how many don't make it from the wholsalers to shops displays. I'd hate to think how many don't make the trip from the farms/catchment areas to the wholesalers

Yeah thats really exectly what i figured just needed a second opinion. Was actually really happy to get all six alive from the bag when i got home.
Thanks Wolf.

 

[The-Lion]

Hi, does this apply all types of glass catfish? I intend to buy some African glass catfish.

 

[The-Wolf]

no it dosn't apply to all glass cats.
african glass catfish Eutropiellus debauwi are a lot hardier and travel well.

 

[The-Lion]

Phew thats good news cheers the wolf