Cory cat, damaged mouth missing barbels + crooked tail!

[Holly9937]

I believe the point of wanting all the test results is to verify if the tank is/was ever cycled. The cycling process can be very hard on fish and can cause all sorts of problems. I am not pointing any fingers, but often times when people don't post their numbers after being asked for them several times it is because they know something is wrong, but are convinced that can't be the problem!! You would be amazed at how some people don't seem to want help, or only want the answers they want to hear. Also, some meds. can harm your bio-filter and cause tanks to recycle, so it is good to double check that that has not happened.

Maybe you just got a bad fish??!! None of his behavior you've posted over the last week or so is normal, so he definately has something going on. And all the other fish are ok? I would suggest trying to set up a QT tank of some kind and treating him individually.

Also, is there a reason you are changing so much water all the time? I would be careful that I am matching up temp., that my ph does not change overnight (test tap compared to tank), that I am adding dechlor., that I am not pouring water in too fast and hitting the fish (not sure if its true, but I read somewhere it can effect the swim bladder). Lots of water changes are great, but usually the amount you do is reserved for discus keepers :laugh:

 

[Onikun]

The cory that was sick i've had him for a long time already like 6months he was healthy. Well the other day i treated him seperately in a container for a few hours and then i put him back hes doing well now his lip isn't pink anymore and doesn't look swollen so hes recovering. I think i'm pretty good at matching the temperatures for water changes. I'm not adjusting my PH its about 7.6 coming out of my tap.