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Scargill
02-24-2010, 9:21 AM
Hi all,
I joined this site because it seemed like a good idea at the time, and because fish in my tank (freshwater tropical) are scratching against the plants and rocks. It's been going on for some time, so I'm guessing that it's nothing fatal, but they must be in discomfort. I've been recommended to use a medication containing Malachite green, so I bought it, used it as instructed, and guess what? Can anyone tell me what to do? It has to be some kind of a parasite in the gills, looking at the way they're behaving. Oh, I tried aquarium salt, too. No good.

C'mon experts, help me out?

Scargill

BioHazard
02-24-2010, 10:23 AM
First of all, WELCOME to AC!!!

As for your illness issue, I would suggest posting a question in the Freshwater Illness and Disease forum, here (http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=131). Make sure you include info about the tank, like the size, the inhabitants, your water parameters and what test kit you use, how often you change the water and how much you change, how long you have had the fish, the unusual behaviors you are observing and the treatments you have already tried.
We should be able to get your issue clear up in now time. :)

:welcome:

msjinkzd
02-24-2010, 12:03 PM
welcome to ac and good luck wiht your fish!

Rbishop
02-24-2010, 5:16 PM
Welcome to AC!

Michwol42795
02-24-2010, 7:39 PM
Welcome!

USMC2171
02-24-2010, 7:42 PM
Welcome to AC!!