Ani
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Hello, I've got a problem with my red eye tetras. I've got a large mature 90 gallon tank (18 months old now) readings are below:
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0
My red eye tetras are the oldest of my fish at about 12 months old and they have developed what I think it a form of parasite like flukes. Parts of their bodies have raised scales giving them the appearance of dropsy and occasionally I can see white objects poking through the scales (though not through the gills). They are gone in a few hours but return later in different places but the scales still look scuffed. I have lost 3 of my 11-strong shoal in the past week so assuming this is killing them. I have a community tank with gouramis, platies, plecs and other forms of tetras living with the red eye tetras but only my red eyes seem to be affected. Does this sound like parasites to anyone? I wonder if my red eyes are a bit old and therefore more susceptable to infestation. Should I try a salt bath? If so, can anyone recommend a good solution.
Thanks
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0
My red eye tetras are the oldest of my fish at about 12 months old and they have developed what I think it a form of parasite like flukes. Parts of their bodies have raised scales giving them the appearance of dropsy and occasionally I can see white objects poking through the scales (though not through the gills). They are gone in a few hours but return later in different places but the scales still look scuffed. I have lost 3 of my 11-strong shoal in the past week so assuming this is killing them. I have a community tank with gouramis, platies, plecs and other forms of tetras living with the red eye tetras but only my red eyes seem to be affected. Does this sound like parasites to anyone? I wonder if my red eyes are a bit old and therefore more susceptable to infestation. Should I try a salt bath? If so, can anyone recommend a good solution.
Thanks