Gourami is not doing so good & bushynose pleco died! help wanted!

[Rocky998]

yeah he's breathing and moving

ok... In the vid he just looks real bad

 

[Rocky998]

I am uploading another video I was going to nudge him with my net to show you but I lifted the lid and he freaked out and he's belly flopping around

ok, I guess its good he's moving.

 

[Rhys19]

also results on my nitrite and high ph:
Nitrites: 0PPM
PH: 8.2

 

[Rhys19]

here's the second video

 

[Rocky998]

here's the second video

He be movin' like a flounder... I bet he's just doing the flounder dance.

Ok, but I think by seeing him move like that, he may have swim bladders disease or dropsy. I know swim bladders can cause a sideways swim, and I think dropsy can as well... Remember, dropsy is a term used for internal infections, not just one

 

[Rhys19]

He be movin' like a flounder... I bet he's just doing the flounder dance.

Ok, but I think by seeing him move like that, he may have swim bladders disease or dropsy. I know swim bladders can cause a sideways swim, and I think dropsy can as well... Remember, dropsy is a term used for internal infections, not just one

ok I know there's not a cure for swim bladder issues but can dropsy be cured? I haven't even seen him eat yet.

 

[Rocky998]

ok I know there's not a cure for swim bladder issues but can dropsy be cured? I haven't even seen him eat yet.

I noticed that he has a lump/bump on his side and possibly his head... Has that always been there?

 

[Rocky998]

ok I know there's not a cure for swim bladder issues but can dropsy be cured? I haven't even seen him eat yet.

I think dropsy is one to be treated, not cured.

 

[2tank]

hospital tank+ meds and water changes

 

[Rocky998]

hospital tank+ meds and water changes

No, dont use meds. Some meds can make it worse. Aquarium salts work best and are safer to use on fish. A teensy bit if garlic on fish food is also useful for infections. Constant water changes are good if you dont know what the issue is, but since were getting to the root issue, using either salt or garlic may work best. Dont use both though... You will just be making him into a nice fish stew

 

[Rhys19]

No, dont use meds. Some meds can make it worse. Aquarium salts work best and are safer to use on fish. A teensy bit if garlic on fish food is also useful for infections. Constant water changes are good if you dont know what the issue is, but since were getting to the root issue, using either salt or garlic may work best. Dont use both though... You will just be making him into a nice fish stew

well I don't have aquarium salt rn and idk what garlic to use like do I buy the pure garlic from store and not powdered right? because I only have powdered garlic

 

[Rhys19]

I'll move over my sponge filter and get my hospital tank all ready

 

[Rocky998]

well I don't have aquarium salt rn and idk what garlic to use like do I buy the pure garlic from store and not powdered right? because I only have powdered garlic

This is where the "most meds aren't safe" come in... The other meds that are not "most" have garlic and can be added into the tank, but I have not used them before and would get advice from other members who do know of a good brand and type. Then there is the option of just using pure garlic, not a lot though.

 

[Rocky998]

well I don't have aquarium salt rn and idk what garlic to use like do I buy the pure garlic from store and not powdered right? because I only have powdered garlic

Aquarium salt is fairly cheap and I would recommend getting some if you dont know how or dont feel comfortable with using garlic

 

[Rhys19]

Aquarium salt is fairly cheap and I would recommend getting some if you dont know how or dont feel comfortable with using garlic

Yeah I just haven't had the chance to get out of the house this week yet. but I'll go ahead and get the Hospital tank prepared.