Cichlids are tough cookies. So dont rush to other actions.
Although looks like an Ich , possibly combination of two different types of parasite.
Perhaps Oodinium.
With an assumption that water parameters were and are within range, this deterioration of skin may be contributed by the med itself. Although Rid-Ich, Quick cure did work on Ich infestation, i believe I had better results by using CLOUT made by Aquarium Products. Always had extra 1000 tabs avail in my facility.
I would and have used Formalite for other types of external parasitic infestation in combination with antibiotics on tetra/livebearer related bacterial diseases/external parasitic infestation. I always yielded better results (pretty close to 100% when cuaght and treated at ealy stage of infestation) with CLOUT on f/w Ich/Oodinium, even on clown loaches (lower dosage though) but same results were not obtained on salt water external infestations.
I am not suggesting to switch the med since i dont know if first med was given enough time to eradicate the problem but to keep in mind that other alternatives are avail. Double check your dosage on Rid Ich and make sure you have not overdosed
I strongly urge everyone to do little research online on Mala Green before choosing any med containing MG, which may affect the longevitiy of fish in our care. Tocixity effects of MG dependis on water condition.
In my over two decades of being in this industry, I relied very heavily on CLOUT on common Ich/Oodinium infestation, more effective than all the meds which were avail on the market until I got out few years ago.
btw, one should treat or deactivate medicated water before dumping into our sewer.
Depending on med, different ways of removing. Google on line for facts or contact mfr for futher details.
Hope this beauty recovers fully soon.
Question: Any new additions or fish exposed to eratic/extreme conditions recently (extremely sudden drop in temp due to malfunctioning heater, etc)???????
Although looks like an Ich , possibly combination of two different types of parasite.
Perhaps Oodinium.
With an assumption that water parameters were and are within range, this deterioration of skin may be contributed by the med itself. Although Rid-Ich, Quick cure did work on Ich infestation, i believe I had better results by using CLOUT made by Aquarium Products. Always had extra 1000 tabs avail in my facility.
I would and have used Formalite for other types of external parasitic infestation in combination with antibiotics on tetra/livebearer related bacterial diseases/external parasitic infestation. I always yielded better results (pretty close to 100% when cuaght and treated at ealy stage of infestation) with CLOUT on f/w Ich/Oodinium, even on clown loaches (lower dosage though) but same results were not obtained on salt water external infestations.
I am not suggesting to switch the med since i dont know if first med was given enough time to eradicate the problem but to keep in mind that other alternatives are avail. Double check your dosage on Rid Ich and make sure you have not overdosed
I strongly urge everyone to do little research online on Mala Green before choosing any med containing MG, which may affect the longevitiy of fish in our care. Tocixity effects of MG dependis on water condition.
In my over two decades of being in this industry, I relied very heavily on CLOUT on common Ich/Oodinium infestation, more effective than all the meds which were avail on the market until I got out few years ago.
btw, one should treat or deactivate medicated water before dumping into our sewer.
Depending on med, different ways of removing. Google on line for facts or contact mfr for futher details.
Hope this beauty recovers fully soon.
Question: Any new additions or fish exposed to eratic/extreme conditions recently (extremely sudden drop in temp due to malfunctioning heater, etc)???????
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