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mudshark92
05-15-2003, 9:28 PM
I have 2 glass catfish that I've been keeping for about 6 mos. now with no problems. I recently made some changes in my 30 gal. tank ( added washed store bought rock, an elephant nose fish, changed my foliage ) Now one of the cats has alot of whitish markings on fins and his whiskers don't look so healthy...one looks like it was singed off (?) Any suggestions? all the fish in the tank seem to get along well, and have seen no signs of aggression toward the cats. I would appreciate any input anyone may have. Thanks
mkpeters6
05-15-2003, 10:25 PM
glass cats are a pretty delicate fish, and are effected quite easily. I have two in my 30gl and one sometimes gets white spots. i just look after him for a few days and they eventually go away. I assume it is some sort of disease or bacteria--I havent yet had to really treat him for it. How long has this been going on.
mudshark92
05-15-2003, 10:33 PM
I just discovered it wed.. They have otherwise been VERY healthy since I've had 'em. he doesn't seem to feel too bad, just looks injured.
When I moved my tank home from the office, one of the glass cats turned mostly white (opaque) by the next day. I thought I had damaged the fish in capture or transit and that I would him. After or over 2-3 days it all cleared - literally and the fish is fine again (a couple of months later).
I don't know if it was mood, or the change, or some difference in water parameters. But the fish did clear, so with luck your outcome will be the same.
ChilDawg
05-16-2003, 7:32 AM
Glass cats aren't that fragile, actually, they just look the part. Besides the white spots that show displeasure with something or recent injury, I've been reading that they usually do pretty well if kept under reasonably right conditions! :)
shimanocono
05-17-2003, 8:03 AM
If you want your fish to be even more happy then they may be, buy some more glass catfish. They are a schooling fish which you meens you should have at least 4 or more. They will live longer when in a school. However I do not know what the white stuff is from.
I freely admit I have some difficulty establishing these fish. A new-to-me batch is quite likely to have significant losses while in QT, even well stocked with plants and with good current. But the survivors are hardy long-term. I've never figured out what is involved in the losses, but I do expect them.