Cardinal Tetra Problem

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andyjh

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Feb 18, 2009
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I've got one Cardinal out of my long-standing group of 10 with a problem Stomach is concave and certainly not looking good. Does still swim with the others but there's clearly cause for concern. Rest of the well-populated community 55 gallon tank is fine. Anything I can do, or is the end near?

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I Don't think it's a birth defect. I think this is a relatively recent development. I watched feeding time carefully tonight, and didn't see this fish eating anything. It approached a food particle, but never really took it into its mouth.
 
I've seen this with other fish. I think it's a nutrient deficiency and it might be too late. Once this happens they go into decline and die several days to weeks later. Sometimes their bodies actually bend as well. Look at how the spine is deformed. That's a condition that may not be reversible.
 
keep an eye on the other fish in the shoal.is this one the only one showing signs of distress?how long did it take for it to become this way?one thing to look out for,though this does'nt look like it,is neon tetra disease.most of the same symptoms but there is usually white patchy areas and more than one fish in the shoal will be affected as it is very contagious.
 
I'm pretty sure that Cardinal Tetras don't get NTD. Yes, this is the only fish affected and I'm guessing this has happened over the last couple months. This group of Cardinals has been in the tank almost a year.
 
well,if you do a little research my friend,you will find that NTD can affect all members of the paracheirodon family.but it looks like you have it all figured out...
 
Spacefish- I've done some research on NTD and have found that the sources I've encountered have claimed no NTD susceptibility with the Cardinal Tetra. Your response would carry much more weight if you cited a reference regarding the Cardinal and NTD. Your sarcasm means nothing.
 
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