We have a 20 gallon tank that was started in April of this year. Currently there is: 1 cory cat, 3 platys, 6 neon tertras and 6 black skirt tetras. Earlier this week we had a sick albino cory, an antibacterial med was suggested. We went to our LPS and picked up the API Tetracycline for the fish. We were told that it wouldn't harm the other fish and to follow the directions. 2 doses of the meds were given and then a 25% water change was completed. Another 2 treatements were done and during this time the albino cory did die. The day it was time for the water change again, the water had went from a tinted yellow color to red. That was on Wednesday. Since then another cory has died. We did a 50% water change instead of the 25% per the meds and the water is still red. My Husband also put in a new carbon filter yesterday and things don't look any better. Since we have started the meds until now the levels have been:
amonia 0
nitrate 0
nitrite 0
PH 7.6
temperature 78-79
Had water tested at LPS last night and was told it was OK and that the discoloration was due to the meds. From past experience we are a little weary to take their word at 100%, so any info or suggestions would be appreciated.
amonia 0
nitrate 0
nitrite 0
PH 7.6
temperature 78-79
Had water tested at LPS last night and was told it was OK and that the discoloration was due to the meds. From past experience we are a little weary to take their word at 100%, so any info or suggestions would be appreciated.
