Pygmy Cory Upside Down?

[lilacamy931]

Thanks hon, it turns out I did have the right cory and the other was a different dead one, just going to recheck the water stats now..

 

[lilacamy931]

Can I ask when the term "flashing" is used, what does that mean? The upside down one went crazy jolting around the tank and just seen another do it but right way up, unsure if this counted as flashing and unsure if this is unusual behaviour..

 

[mattlee]

Can I ask when the term "flashing" is used, what does that mean? The upside down one went crazy jolting around the tank and just seen another do it but right way up, unsure if this counted as flashing and unsure if this is unusual behaviour..

flashing is when the fish kind of flicks itself against rocks, plants or the substrate. its called flashing as you get a flash of the fishes belly.
sorry to hear about the corys Amy.....

 

[lilacamy931]

Thanks mattlee x Ah this was more speedy lurches around the tank, thinking about it I think Im trying to see symptoms as they are excitable things. Good to know what flashing is, thanks x

 

[VaegaVic]

Thanks mattlee x Ah this was more speedy lurches around the tank, thinking about it I think Im trying to see symptoms as they are excitable things. Good to know what flashing is, thanks x

My lot all do that as well. Turn the tank lights on and they get so excited at the idea of getting fed!

 

[WILDER]

I would maybe think about treating the main tank instead now.

Fish can dart when there dying.
Make sure the no signs of flicking and rubbing, like something irratating them.

 

[lilacamy931]

Thanks for that Wilder think I will. One question there was mention earlier of it affecting the filter. The instructions say it is filter safe?? Do I need to take precautions?

 

[Harlequins]

I have used interpet anti bacterial meds before,it knock my nitrite about a bit,just went a tad darker than the torquoise blue,(same thing happened with the white spot treatment last week),but i didn't feed the fish and it seem to correct itself a few hours later.

Good luck

 

[WILDER]

What med are you using. Maracyn can knock water stats.
Anti internal bacteria med by interpet can also knock water stats slightly.

 

[lilacamy931]

Only have the interpret, will keep an eye on it, if dont feed fish like Harlequins for a day best as dont believe Im meant to do water changes? Thanks for all the help x

 

[lilacamy931]

Have now dosed the tank, may have seen another lopsided, so fingers a crossing xx

 

[WILDER]

Good Luck.

 

[Loops]

Sorry to intrude, but will Interpet internal bacteria harm snails and shrimps? as i may dose my tank due to losing some pygmy's too.

 

[lilacamy931]

Not sure loops but so far it hasnt affected the assassin snail. Thanks very much Wilder x

 

[WILDER]

it should say in the instructions if you can't use with inverts.
Not sure on the ingredients as I've forgotten them. Do a search on anti internal bacteria med by interpet indgredients.