I posted last week about a strange growth that appeared on two of my three emerald green cory catfish in my 10 gallon tank. It looks like a small, white sac at the base of the dorsal fin - right where the fin meets the body. This showed up about a week ago. Now, one of the corys appears to be extremely bloated. I mean, it looks HUGE. All of my water parameters are within a normal range and I do weekly 25% water changes.
Four days ago, I started treating with melafix and pimafix simultaneously for the growths on the dorsal fins. I have read a lot on this and other websites about whether or not this actually has any value, but I didn't know what else to do since I'm not sure what the corys have and don't know how to treat it. I have never had success in the past treating with antibiotics or antifungals - they always seem too toxic for the fish and cause a swift decline in their health, usually ending in death.
None of my other fish appear to be affected. My third cory cat appears healthy so far. I also have three neons and three glowlight tetras in this 10 gallon tank.
Any ideas??!! I am so worried about losing my catfish!
Four days ago, I started treating with melafix and pimafix simultaneously for the growths on the dorsal fins. I have read a lot on this and other websites about whether or not this actually has any value, but I didn't know what else to do since I'm not sure what the corys have and don't know how to treat it. I have never had success in the past treating with antibiotics or antifungals - they always seem too toxic for the fish and cause a swift decline in their health, usually ending in death.
None of my other fish appear to be affected. My third cory cat appears healthy so far. I also have three neons and three glowlight tetras in this 10 gallon tank.
Any ideas??!! I am so worried about losing my catfish!
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