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Old 01-27-14, 11:55 AM   #1
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Re: Fish people - what disease is this?

What are your water parameters? What's the set-up like (size, fish, etc.)?

Might be worth a shot to try a different antibiotic since you're going that route. Maracyn 2 isn't going to take care of all bacteria. Try Maracyn Plus or something else. Of course, none will be effective if this isn't bacterial.
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Old 01-27-14, 01:44 PM   #2
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Re: Fish people - what disease is this?

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are the scales kind of red or bloody looking? Could it be Septicemia? The symptoms seem similar.
Didn't notice anything red on the scales, or anywhere for that matter.

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I don't know much, but I lost two Roseline sharks myself, shortly after I got them, probably within two months. I didn't notice anything wrong except a slight fading in color the day before. I have kept fish for many years and this was extremely disappointing because they are quite beautiful. I concluded I would not try to keep any Roseline tetras again. They also required a larger tank than I had them in, but I don't think that was the reason they died, since they were quite small.

I don't have any experience with the Congo Tetra.

Other than water changes and medication, I am afraid I would not know what to do.
Roseline Sharks are stinkin' expensive too! Probably not going to be replaced, they were a gift.

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What are your water parameters? What's the set-up like (size, fish, etc.)?

Might be worth a shot to try a different antibiotic since you're going that route. Maracyn 2 isn't going to take care of all bacteria. Try Maracyn Plus or something else. Of course, none will be effective if this isn't bacterial.
Yeah, I keep thinking bacterial, but it could be viral I don't know. Definitely not parasite or fungal.

My tank is a 33gal, fully planted. Co2 injector, heater and large aquaclear waterfall filter. Gravel substrate. Plant ferts dosed a couple times per week.

Our well-water quality has declined over the last few months and I'm thinking it may have something to do with the problems. Landlord is going to be putting a new filtration system in, but not sure when. :/

Fish include 2 Rainbows, 3 Yoyo Loaches, 2 Angels, 2 Doctor Fish, 3 SAE's, 3 Otos, now down to 1 Roseline Shark, a female betta, and a small catfish I've had for about 7 years.
I've always overstocked for years with no problems, but with the decline in water quality I think it's causing problems. You have to have pristine water conditions to overstock successfully.
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