JD Hurting

[paradigmcubed]

I noticed my JD has a red splotch on the top of his body, almost like the scales were rubbed away, it can be likened to a skinned knee. Anyone know what this is, I'm guessing he ran into someting, a rock maybe?

[optix]

Hmmm got anything else in there with it, that sounds like a battle wound

[ChilDawg]

Start thinking about Melafix for the poor bastar'd.

[paradigmcubed]

I've got a pair of convicts, red parrot and a small Oscar. The Oscar and the JD hang out, though the JD is only two inches at the moment. The convicts on the other hand are approaching 3 inches and becoming more aggressive, it was probably one of them.

[optix]

haha what is it with JD's and con's, my JD and convict fight like dogs whenever I try to introduce my male into the tank with the JD

[ChilDawg]

Originally posted by optix
haha what is it with JD's and con's, my JD and convict fight like dogs whenever I try to introduce my male into the tank with the JD

I might have an idea on how to fix that...

[paradigmcubed]

So should I just let it heal, watch it to make sure it doesn't become infected?

[optix]

Is your idea rearrange decorations maybe?? I am gonna do that if I do decide to really put him in instead of just getting a reaction to see if I can keep it like it is. I really like my setup and have been tryin to introduce the con to the 150 but if need be I'll redecorate

[ChilDawg]

Originally posted by paradigmcubed
So should I just let it heal, watch it to make sure it doesn't become infected?

I'd use Melafix, but that's up to you.

optix, I was thinking of not combining the two, but redecorating might work well!

[optix]

Yeah if I redecorate and the JD and con still don't get along then the con is just gonna have to live a life in a 29 gallon:( . or at least until I get my jag the 220 set up., but I have to move first I refuse to set that thing up and then move the beast. If thats the case the con's will have a 55 to themselves

[paradigmcubed]

Are there any safer alternatives, I'd rather not deal with something like Ich medicine, assuming it carries the same precautions, maybe it doesn't.

[paradigmcubed]

I did a google search, from what I can tell its pretty safe.

[ChilDawg]

It is very safe. I'd use something all-natural like that...and I think that it wouldn't be a big risk at all!