White Spot Help And Suspected Swim Bladder

[WILDER]

There no need to put the loaches to sleep. Just carry on with the med.
It can take abit of time sometimes to get rid of the whitespot.
Just hang in there.

Once the whitespot has cleared up. I would wait a month before adding any new fish to the tank.
There always a risk adding new fish to your tank. It's far better to quarantine new arrivals for 6 weeks.

Also check the bag water for temp, and PH. This way you will know how long to
climatise the new fish for.

 

[Bashyman]

There no need to put the loaches to sleep. Just carry on with the med.
It can take abit of time sometimes to get rid of the whitespot.
Just hang in there.

Once the whitespot has cleared up. I would wait a month before adding any new fish to the tank.
There always a risk adding new fish to your tank. It's far better to quarantine new arrivals for 6 weeks.

Also check the bag water for temp, and PH. This way you will know how long to
climatise the new fish for.

Right, an update.
Got home from work today and the two loaches AND one of the cardinal tetras were dead.

Have just done another water change and the second dose of the treatment.
Just fed the fish (flakes) and noticed the sharks aren't feeding either. They swallowed a couple of bits, but only when the flakes passed across their mouth. They are usually crazy when feeding time, but very still at the moment.
Have tried to attach a phot of the sharks as it appears to be getting more spots, but was too big so uploaded it to photobucket.
http/s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll193/Bashyman/
Hope you can see it.
The remaining two cardinals don't look too happy either and as far as I can tell, also have a few white spots.
Please advise

 

[WILDER]

Sorry for your losses.
Poor things.


Do you have any sensitive fish left in the tank?
If you don't add another half dose to the tank, so it takes the medication to full dose.

 

[Bashyman]

Sorry for your losses.
Poor things.


Do you have any sensitive fish left in the tank?
If you don't add another half dose to the tank, so it takes the medication to full dose.

Do you mean another lot of meds after the ones I've just added?

Did you look at the photo?
Is it definitley white spot?

My remaining fish are:
2x pearl gouramis
2x Silver sharks
3x Black Ruby Barbs
2x Cardinal Tetras
3x Congo Tetras
1x Swodtail
3x Corydoras
1x Rainbow

Don't want to overdose the tank and kill any fish.
Really don't want to lose these sharks. They are my favourite of all the fishes.

 

[WILDER]

Sorry. Yes I did look at the pic and it does look like whitespot.

Just carry on as you are. I would be abit worried about adding full dose with some of the fish you still have left.
Sadly it takes time sometimes to wipe the parasite out.

Maybe do another gravel vac. Just add the correct amount of medication back to water removed.

Good Luck.

 

[Bashyman]

Sorry. Yes I did look at the pic and it does look like whitespot.

Just carry on as you are. I would be abit worried about adding full dose with some of the fish you still have left.
Sadly it takes time sometimes to wipe the parasite out.

Maybe do another gravel vac. Just add the correct amount of medication back to water removed.

Good Luck.

Thanks Wildre, will keep you informed.

 

[WILDER]

I do hope things start to improve.
It's get you down after a while.

 

[Bashyman]

I remember about a year ago I had a couple of fishes get fin rot. Had all the nightmare of medicating, and still lost the fish over a few weeks.
Don't want this to happen this time around, and certainly don't want to lose the whole tank

 

[WILDER]

I know how you feel.
I got into the hobby as I thought it would be relaxing watching fish swim around.
The hobby does have it up, and downs. I had my fair share of the down moments.

Once whitespot attacks the gills fish rarely make it.

 

[Bashyman]

I know how you feel.
I got into the hobby as I thought it would be relaxing watching fish swim around.
The hobby does have it up, and downs. I had my fair share of the down moments.

Once whitespot attacks the gills fish rarely make it.

What fish of mine won't get it then?

So you think the sharks won't make it?

 

[WILDER]

It was just a statement.
Don't worry.
As long as there not gasping, or laboured breathing. Hopefully they should pull throw.
Sorry about the loaches. It does happen sometimes. But not very often.

Clown loaches are very prone to whitespot. Very sensitive to parasite meds.

Here a good article on clown loaches.
http/www.bollmoraakvarieklubb.org/artiklar/praktbotia/clown%20loach.htm

 

[Bashyman]

One of the cardinal tetras is being really hassled by all the other fish. It usually stays around the bottom part of the tank, but is up towards the surface and is being nipped by the other fish. Maybe because it's in their territory.
It's also just floating all over the place, like it's being swept away by the tide...no control over itself.
Think I may have lost another fish ny the morning

 

[WILDER]

It's not sounding to good.
Sounds like he's unable to maintain his balance. Is this correct?
How his breathing. Is he going up to the top for air and gasping?

 

[Bashyman]

It's not sounding to good.
Sounds like he's unable to maintain his balance. Is this correct?
How his breathing. Is he going up to the top for air and gasping?

yes

 

[WILDER]

Feed your fish some peas.
Drop some peas in a jug of boiling water for a few minutes. Let them cool down.
Pop out of shell. Chop into small pieces.

It could also be bacterial,. But it hard to get hold of medicated food in the UK.

Here some info on Swim Bladder.

Swim Bladder Disorder
The Swim bladder is a gas-filled sac located inside the fish�s body cavity just above most of the other internal organs. This sac is what gives the fish buoyancy and controls equilibrium. The amount of gas in this sac changes as the fish rises and sinks in the water, enabling it to swim, hover and move in the water. Without the use of the Swim-bladder organ a fish is unable to control it's own movements.


Symptoms:

Fish with a swim bladder disorder appear to have an abnormal swimming pattern, usually with their tail end up. They also appear to have difficulty maintaining equilibrium. They may even float upside down or appear to be stuck at the surface of the water, being unable to swim down, or they may lie on the bottom, unable to rise. Fish with a swim bladder disorder will continue to try and feed, showing a normal appetite.


Cause:

The most common cause of swim bladder disorders is improper diet. An improper diet can lead to intestinal gas or intestinal blockages. Intestinal blockages can irritate the bowel, giving bacteria or other parasites an entry point where they can then cause damage to the swim bladder. Swim bladder disorders are most common in the larger, deep-bodied varieties of Goldfish. Fish also fed a lot of dried foods, especially pellets, are most susceptible. This condition is frequently observed in the later stages of Malawi Bloat, which is primarily due to an improper diet as well and intestinal irritation.


Treatment:

Because this disorder is due principally to an improper diet, a change in their feeding needs to be made. Dried foods with lots of protein should be kept to a minimum. Pellets and other dense foods should be soaked prior to feeding or completely eliminated from their diet. Foods with lots of fiber should be introduced, such as zucchini, squash, spinach, romaine lettuce, peas, and grated carrots. If you suspect that the fish is victim to a bacterial infection, treat the fish with a medicated food.


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