skinny clown loach please help

[TKOS]

Yes, just flush it right Ozarky? Silly fish getting sick on us. Darn them.

 

[Tyler Gallo]

is thier any way you can tell if it has internal parisites like would he be red around its gill?

 

[MonoSebaelover]

I don't remember the color they take on in the waste of freshwater fish but saltwater is generally white and stringy. It might still be white, but it wouldn't hurt treating just in case. Many freshwater fish have internal parasites but it doesn't affect many but the ones that suffer the most are Plecos, Loaches, and Puffers. Anyway, I would look into getting some and see what that does. Also just watch his body composition. If he is continually eating and not gaining any weight that is a good sign there are parasites within.

 

[Tyler Gallo]

Thanks

thank you all for your suggestions they all helped my clown is doing lots better and he is gaining some weight back and my mommy sword tail just had babies 2 days ago i will just leave them in my tank they hidin in the rocks and in the plants so all i have to do to feed them is take a turkey baster with food in it and blast it under the rocks .

 

[Tando Mando]

You are very lucky that clown loach survived, and it's a testament to your fish-keeping skills, so to speak. Usually, once a clown loach starts that slippery slide downhill, it's difficult to get them "back." I, like Ozark Joe Guy, would have flushed him to save my other fish from getting whatever it was the loach was sick with.

 

[Richer]

Originally posted by Tando Mando
I, like Ozark Joe Guy,

Huh? I thought you were Ozark Joe... at least thats what your ip says

-Richer

 

[Mokomon]

*cries at "flush him"*

 

[Neervana]

dont flush him. feed him live bloodworms soaked in garlic.

 

[Rbishop]

ummmm..this thread is 4 1/2 yrs old...the problem is most likely solved...

 

[Neervana]

:silly::silly::silly: LOL *ahem*...didnt see the date!!!!!!!!