My oranda has blood streaked fins. We had a huge windstorm here (hurricane force winds - it was CRAZY), lost power for a while and heat. I am assuming that the power outage threw the tank levels off.
I am looking for affirmation on the following:
We have done the first, but I would like some input on a reliable antibiotic for him. I have had him for a long time, he is beautiful and I don't want to lose him.
I am looking for affirmation on the following:
- first cause could be nitrite poisoning in which case immediate large, water change is done - we have just done this- our levels were a *bit* off.
- second cause could be septicimia (sp), in which case we should treat with antibiotic, raise the water temperature, and add a bit of aquarium salt.
We have done the first, but I would like some input on a reliable antibiotic for him. I have had him for a long time, he is beautiful and I don't want to lose him.