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Poor guppies. I hope they get better. The others haven't mentioned it yet, but you will probably want to quarantine the sick guppies. Columnaris is contagious. As long as you have a proper quarantine tank and they are strong enough. You don't want to stress anyone out and make their condition worse than it already is. We'll see what the others say about quarantining your fish. @Tony s, @Colu?
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https://guppyadvisor.com/columnaris-in-guppy/ I agree with the other on Columnaris. I noticed that in all three pictures of the second guppy, his mouth is open. I believe that a stuck mouth is one of the signs of Columnaris. The website I linked above say that "In columnaris guppy fish mouth appears swollen, scaly, and discolored. This infection spreads internally and externally." Can your fish still move their jaws and eat? When one of my guppies passed away from Columnaris, it was lethargic in the morning. In the afternoon that same day, his mouth was stuck open, and he couldn't get any food during feeding time that day. If your guppies are still active and eating, then they will be in a better state than mine was in, especially since you are going to treat them. The website also talks about more symptoms and causes, so it might be worth checking out if you want to learn more about Columnaris.
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It could be from a pest snail that you haven't noticed yet, or from some other type of fish that you have in the aquarium.
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My best guess is snail eggs, but it would be hard to tell for sure without a picture. I am still a beginner fishkeeper, and that is only the most reasonable response from my experience. If you see it next time, take a picture and maybe it will be easier to identify.
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When I got mine, the pet store employee said that they can get up to 1.5 inches in size. Not sure if you would count that as big or small... Mine has been growing, but pretty slowly.
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Yes, this is the one I have in my aquarium. He is pretty active (for a snail anyway), and an enthusiastic algae eater. They are also easy to care for. I think the general rule for stocking snails is 1 snail per 5 gallons, so the number depends on the size of tank that you have. Don't overstock. Also, with 2 snails, they might lay eggs. The eggs won't hatch, but might be unsightly or hard to clean up. I only have a single Nerite Snail, so I don't know about their reproduction process that much. You will also want to do research on Nerite Snail care, such as how to tell if they are dead, or stressed.
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From my experience, I usually salt the tank when there is a disease. If I see the sick fish pooping black or white feces, then after the weekly water change, they are usually better. I think what is happening is that the parasite leaves the fish, and is removed through the water change. However, I am not sure how effective this method is. As for the water change you might want to get the water cleaner before the medication, because there will probably have to be a period of time where you cannot change the water, especially after the medicine gets added in. DISCLAIMER: I don't have experience with Ich X, so make sure you check with the more experienced fishkeepers, @Tony s and @Coluabout both of the statements that I mentioned in this post.
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I don't have much experience with fungal disease, but I might be able to help while you wait for the experts to come in. First of all, are their mouths stuck open, or can they still move it? I have had a pet store guppy get his mouth stuck open, which I found was a disease called Columnaris. More about the Columnaris, it looks like a mouth fungus, but is actually a bacterial infection. It is contagious, so you should probably be watching your other 3 fish as well. https://fishlab.com/columnaris/ The article I linked above also mentions Cotton Wool or Cotton Mouth disease, you might also want to look into those. Again, I am only a novice fishkeeper, but I thought this might help a little. These are just a few ideas, it's up to you about which disease it is and how you are going to treat it.
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What's your favorite "underrated" fish?
Guupy42 replied to Beach Cruiser's topic in General Discussion
Do Endlers count as underrated? They are rarely sold at local pet stores, and not many people know about them. I recently got my first two Endler's Guppies, and there is already an obvious difference in their health from guppies. They are less inbred, more active, cuter, and prettier. Even if I just got into them less than a week ago, they are already one of my favorite fish. -
It looks like some kind of bug, possibly a silverfish or some other kind of isopod. Google it and see if the images match what you're seeing. There is this PDF that explains common microorganisms found in water, you might be able to find a match here. https://www.msnucleus.org/watersheds/mission/plankton.pdf *DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert on this kind of thing, I just thought it might help.*
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Unfortunately, the fish passed away overnight. He came with a group of fish that all had problems (One died of Columnaris and the other died of Fin Clamping). I would like to know more about fin clamping as a symptoms, though. I have had many fish experience it, and it's always a different cause. Is it possible to explain Fin Clamping using simpler terms, and if the fish's fin is clamped, what is it a definite sign of? Thank you for your help. The Endlers will hopefully be fine, as they are still new to this environment and don't know the guppy that died as much yet, so they can't fall into the cycle of depression. (One fish dies, another gets stressed from the loss, he dies, the cycle repeats) They will probably be fine, it's just that they haven't adjusted to the new tank yet. Also, for some reason, I have lost a lot of fish through the past few months, does anyone have any idea of what is happening? I feel like it is something similar to that "Always Problems" discussion you mentioned, @Tony s.
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I don't have any of those medications, but if you could provide me with the links to the discussions where people have had success or failure with it, I might be able to determine if they are worth it or not. Currently, for new fish, I just use aquarium salt, but maybe the Quarantine Medication Trio will be more effective for this kind of thing. I will have to do a little more research, though. Thank you for your help.
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I got him from a local petsmart. Same one as I got the other fish with finclamp, mentioned above.
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Thanks, I haven't seen him gasping too much, the only problem right now is a lack of appetite. The new Endlers are still a little stressed, but are improving. One had a clamped fin at the pet store, and is now getting better. The problem is, the guppy's condition is worsening. I would remove the cuttlebone, but I don't want to change the water too much or stress my fish out. Do you still recommend I do so? After my water change this weekend, I will add in a small dose of salt (1 tablespoon/ 5 gallons) to eliminate any disease on my new fish, and hopefully help my sick one. I am not sure about the parasites, what signs should I look for? The only signs of disease I have seen so far is lethargy and weight loss.
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Okay, this is unrelated to the previous posts, but another one of my guppies has gotten fin clamp. It could be stress from the recent introduction of my two new Endler Guppies, or something else. I checked, and the water parameters were fine. The GH has even started to come up. (Is it okay to still keep the cuttlebone in, or should I remove it at this point?) @Tony s, do you have an idea of what could be causing the stress and how I can help? ====== 0 Ammonia 20 Nitrate 0 Nitrite 150 Hardness (GH) 180 Alkalinity (KH) 8.4 pH ===== He might still be recovering from the stress of a recently passed tankmate. Hopefully, his new tankmates will help him recover. He still has hope, because it is not as bad as the other fish above. He looks kind of malnourished, so I have started a new feeding schedule where I feed two small portions a day. I want to try different foods tomorrow, to see if he is interested in any of them. Here is the foods that I currently have on hand. Top Fin Community Mix (Tropical Flakes and Spirulina Treats), Top Fin Algae Wafers, Tetra Vacation Feeder (Prefer not to use), Maybe I could get some Garlic Powder. I heard it's good for stimulating appetite.
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I found a video, maybe it will help. I'm not sure if the method will work as shown in the video, so do some more research before trying anything. Also, maybe try reaching out to some other fishkeepers on the forum. This is what @Colu said in another recent forum post about dropsy: Epsom salt or aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons that will help reduce fluid buildup and metroplex in food feeding a small amount twice a day for upto 3 weeks Based on this, it seems like your salt treatment might be a good idea. It's up to you, though. I recommend you look for advice from more experienced members of the forum.
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When you are adding your medicine or adjusting pH, make sure not to make any extreme adjustments, such as going from a pH of 6.5 to an 8.4. Take it slowly, and add the chemicals (Or whatever else you are using) a little bit at a time.
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Unfortunately, it looks like to me that Dropsy is a possibility. On the top view, one side of her stomach is enlarged, while the other side looks normal. Have you noticed any pineconing? It is a little hard to tell just from those images. The fin damage that you notice could be from aggression from your other fish, Sunny, but goldfish are not usually aggressive, I found after some research. They might, in some cases, as in this forum post, though, so look for signs of that. @Colu might be able to help with your problem. Based on the parameters you provided, it looks as if your pH might be a little bit low, as in this article, it says that goldfish should ideally be in a pH range of 7.0 - 8.4. This Aquarium Co Op Blog Post says that "Most freshwater fish are happy at pH levels between 6.5 to 8.0. ". Good luck to you and your fish in the treatment process.
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Here is a treatment plan you could follow, if you can get the dosing for the aquarium salt right. It treats ich, finrot, and other diseases naturally. Good luck with your treatment, no matter what approach you try and take. https://www.aquariumnexus.com/natural-method-cure-almost-any-guppy-disease/
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Don't take this seriously, but here is a edited forum post.
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I happened to go to the pet store today, the employee said that aquarium salt is fine for plants, and that they are only going to go bad in complete saltwater such as a reef aquarium (after I asked about the salt tolerance of the plants they had). I recommend you search up the types of plants you have, to see how salt tolerant they are. In the meantime, if it is an emergency, put your plants in a food safe container or quarantine tank if you can remove them, and salt the tank.
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If it is getting worse, then it is probably finrot. Also, the black edges are another sign that this is finrot, not just an injury. I have also had guppies that had a tail like your fishes, specifically two, and I used to use this general cure medicine called Tetra Lifeguard, but I stopped using it once I got my Nerite snail. It works well, but it is not invertabrae safe. Another way to take your problem is by using Aquarium Salt. It is safe for snails (What kind do you have?) and will also kill the worms if they are still there. Also, what are your water parameters? A lot of the more experienced fishkeepers here will ask for those, and will be able to provide better advice. You might also learn something or find out what is wrong just by testing the water.
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Yes, I agree. I am even doing a school project about inbreeding in guppies, and I found an article about it. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/livebearers-are-becoming-weaker Anyway, the next time I go to the pet store, I will consider switching to Endlers, because I've heard that they are similar to be guppies, but are sometimes less inbred.
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As a beginner, something pretty similar has also been happening to my tank, and I also struggle with keeping fish for a long time. It started with one guppy dying of dropsy. Then another fish gets depressed, passes away, and the cycle repeats itself, with more fish getting stressed from the loss of a tankmate. I have only really kept one guppy for over a year, but not too much longer, as he unfortunately also fell into the cycle of depression. However, remember, when you bring the fish home, they are at least living a better life than they did at the pet stores, in the overcrowded tanks, probably with ammonia too, if you have seen the numerous fish that have passed away in the feeder fish tanks at chain stores. The fish there are mostly mass bred, and come with diseases or deformities. Where do you get your fish? The last time I went to my local PetSmart, there were only three guppies, and only one that I liked. Sometimes, they just have an inbred batch of fish.
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Unfortunately, my fish died overnight (He was still in his quarantine container, so it most likely didn't poison the water). Maybe there was something wrong with that batch of guppies at PetSmart, as they both had some disease, and brought out when they got stressed from shipping and their first water changes. I am going to a different pet store this time, as they have more fish, and possibly healthier ones, too. Thank you for all the help you have given me.
