I didn't see a disease forum, so I'll try it here.
I have a Boemani Rainbowfish that I've had since last July. He came from good stock, and did well up until around January when he developed a small sore in front of the front dorsal fin. This became white.. with fungus. I moved him to a 10g hospital tank... which happened to be being treated for Ich. The Ich medication (malachite green based) knocked the fungus right now. After the water was changed and carbon added, I left him in the tank for a couple weeks.. and added some salt.
He got worse... I moved him to a 50g.. because the hospital had a higher PH and Hardness.. and thought that might have come into play.
I treated with Melafix.... then stopped. He developed this white fungus around his mouth. He's got scales peeling off the sides of his face.. some are just trailing off like a loose bit of skin.
But here is the kicker. He's acting normal. He's eating fine, and other than the obvious damage, is acting just like the other Rainbowfish in the tank. He's not skittish, he's an agressive eater... etc. His colors are actually very good..and no other fish are sick in the tank.
The tank readings are ph 6.8, ammonia/nitrites are zero. Nitrates are about 10ppm. Temps are about 78f. It is a well planted tank. I do a 20% water chance once per week.. I vacuum once/week and trim/remove dead plants, etc. The tank is 36x18x18(50 gallon)... There is a Turquoise Rainbow, another Boesmani(smaller) and 3 Milleneum rainbows, 2 Yo Yo Loaches and a german blue ram.
The closest thing I can find is Cottonmouth.. he's got the saddle on the sides.. the damage that's falling off.. etc. But after a steady week of Melafix.. there has been NO progress.
My hospital is being used for Fry right now... my options are to setup ANOTHER tank.. euthenize him(which I'd hate to do.. but I don't want my other fish to get sick), find someone to take him.. or take my chances. He was purchased from RAREFISHLAX from Aquabid, who is reputed to sell some of the best stock.
I can supply a photo later if needed.
Ideas?
I have a Boemani Rainbowfish that I've had since last July. He came from good stock, and did well up until around January when he developed a small sore in front of the front dorsal fin. This became white.. with fungus. I moved him to a 10g hospital tank... which happened to be being treated for Ich. The Ich medication (malachite green based) knocked the fungus right now. After the water was changed and carbon added, I left him in the tank for a couple weeks.. and added some salt.
He got worse... I moved him to a 50g.. because the hospital had a higher PH and Hardness.. and thought that might have come into play.
I treated with Melafix.... then stopped. He developed this white fungus around his mouth. He's got scales peeling off the sides of his face.. some are just trailing off like a loose bit of skin.
But here is the kicker. He's acting normal. He's eating fine, and other than the obvious damage, is acting just like the other Rainbowfish in the tank. He's not skittish, he's an agressive eater... etc. His colors are actually very good..and no other fish are sick in the tank.
The tank readings are ph 6.8, ammonia/nitrites are zero. Nitrates are about 10ppm. Temps are about 78f. It is a well planted tank. I do a 20% water chance once per week.. I vacuum once/week and trim/remove dead plants, etc. The tank is 36x18x18(50 gallon)... There is a Turquoise Rainbow, another Boesmani(smaller) and 3 Milleneum rainbows, 2 Yo Yo Loaches and a german blue ram.
The closest thing I can find is Cottonmouth.. he's got the saddle on the sides.. the damage that's falling off.. etc. But after a steady week of Melafix.. there has been NO progress.
My hospital is being used for Fry right now... my options are to setup ANOTHER tank.. euthenize him(which I'd hate to do.. but I don't want my other fish to get sick), find someone to take him.. or take my chances. He was purchased from RAREFISHLAX from Aquabid, who is reputed to sell some of the best stock.
I can supply a photo later if needed.
Ideas?
