Something Wrong With My Texas :(

[AshP1986]

I would keep up with what you are doing since it seems to be working. Do you have a test kit? Also, do you have carbon in your filter?

 

[Gidge]

I would keep up with what you are doing since it seems to be working. Do you have a test kit? Also, do you have carbon in your filter?

No worries, I need to get some more Melafix anyway. I do have a test kit. API liquid. I don't have carbon in my filter atm. Just sponge. I'm running an Otto 2000 Internal. (Texas and clowns love playing in that current )

 

[AshP1986]

How are your water levels? Good no carbon as it serves to remove the medication from the tank...

Awe they sound cute!

 

[Gidge]

How are your water levels? Good no carbon as it serves to remove the medication from the tank...

Awe they sound cute!

They are adorable Very entertaining to watch.
I haven't tested my water today. But I tested yesterday when I noticed he was sick. All levels were fine, except for Nitrate, but like I said, I was about to do a water change haha.

 

[AshP1986]

Can you maybe give us the exact readings?

 

[Gidge]

As of yesterday:

Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 40-80ppm
pH: 7.8

 

[AshP1986]

Hm... nitrate is a little high

 

[Gidge]

Yep. Hence why I was doing a water change haha.

Just re dosed with Melafix. The Johanni's are looking pretty good. Krib still has some discolouration. The Texas looks 50% better then yesterday. his mouth is nearly closed. He wasn't too happy when he got a whiff of the Melafix though. He flared his gills up and went a little psyco for a second.

 

[AshP1986]

Yep. Hence why I was doing a water change haha.

Just re dosed with Melafix. The Johanni's are looking pretty good. Krib still has some discolouration. The Texas looks 50% better then yesterday. his mouth is nearly closed. He wasn't too happy when he got a whiff of the Melafix though. He flared his gills up and went a little psyco for a second.

lol yea that smell makes me sick too! I have wayyyy too many chemicals in my tank.... THANK GOD tomorrow I get to change 50% of water!

 

[Gidge]

I personally don't mind the smell haha. At least it's natural.
Why so many chemicals in your tank??

 

[AshP1986]

um all fish are flashing, one fish has a big fungus/growth no one knows on his side.... treating with pimafix, rid-fungus, tetracycline, and anti parasite food

oh i got pim and mel mixed up they prob smell diff

 

[Gidge]

Oh that sounds horrible. Sorry to hear that.
I've never smelt Pimafix before. Melafix smells like tea tree to me.

 

[Gidge]

Just tested my water. Parameters are:

Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 5-10ppm
pH: 7.8

Good news. Texas is coming out every now and then for a swim. His mouth is almost closed. Touch wood and fingers crossed he is on the mend!

 

[ainsy]

That's good news! hope it keeps improving!

 

[Gidge]

That's good news! hope it keeps improving!

Yahhh He ate well just before too. He was hungry! That's a good sign. Thanks for the support