bristlenose sensitivity to meds

[andruboz]

i added some anti-parasite stuff to my tank and the bristlenose has gotten pale. the box didnt mention they would be especially affected.. I can do a water change tomorrow if he isnt looking better. has anybody else had this experience? in the past i have added meds to tanks with a puffer and a tank with a clown knife, [other scaleless fish] and not seen this reaction.

[ChilDawg]

What sort of anti-parasite stuff are we talking here?

[famman]

The color probably just reflects his mood. The medicine may taste bad.
good luck
:)

[andruboz]

it was Parasite Clear tank buddies fizzing tablets from a company called jungle.

and his color is mostly back this morning, the rest will probably come back after todays water change.

[ChilDawg]

It looks to be okay...they recommend knocking down the dosage of the Ich Clear, but not this stuff, so your Bristlenose will probably get his colour back after the water change.