Guppy Guy

It’s been awhile, but I figured I would share some new pictures of Michael.

That has happened with some of my other projects. I now force myself to have no more then three projects currently going on at once, or else I will never get anything done. (Don't ask me how I know! 🤣) This makes sure that there's always enough stuff to do so I will stay busy (if waiting on paint to dry or parts to come in the mail, I can work on something else). Currently, those three projects are the TV aquarium, fixing various electronics (just finished modding my iPod classic from 2005. It has Bluetooth now! 🤣), and deciding whether or not I want to try my hand with a small guppy pond (only thing holding me back is the 100 degree summers here in SC. I'll think of something though!). Also, is it just me, or is the projects to do list seemingly endless?!

I promise I haven’t forgotten about this! Sorry its been so long, but in the last 2 months, I taught myself how to manufacture my own Printed Circuit Board (PCB) on my CNC machine, and it wasn’t easy. This final result took about 20-ish tries to get correct, so thanks for bearing with me. Now that it is finally working, I should be able to move a lot faster with the rest of this project. This is the entire light control PCB, and it does nothing but control the lights. Basically, I took the circuit from the last update and put it on a final circuit board. The best part about this circuit is that I can re-program the control chip anytime I want and make it do anything I want. It is still pretty basic (only on/off), but I can incorporate timers and brightness control in the future. If someone wants more information, PM me and I will share the source files.

I know it has been almost 2 weeks, so I will give an update. Michaels mouth is looking a little better, and he’s not hiding any more. I have started medicating the tank and food every other day, and everything seems to be going good. I think this treatment knocked out whatever was causing my problems, so thanks for the help @Colu.

Ok, I will try that tomorrow then. Thanks!

Just got back from my LFS. They recommended kanaplex and metroplex mixed into some frozen food. I did that, and everyone ate it, so I'll update when something changes, hopefully for the better:)

ok, thanks. I’ll give it a try as soon as I can.

OK, thanks. One more thing. It is OK to treat the whole tank right? My whip tail catfish will be fine I assume? I would prefer to treat the whole tank if possible though, as it will permanently remove this problem, right? Thanks.

Could it still be columnaris if it only kills one fish every so many months (at least in my case)?

I hate to say it, but that makes perfect since. I had a molly die from columnaris a couple years ago in the same tank, and there is a good chance that it is the cause of some minor guppy deaths that I've had as well. Do you approve of this method by Michael's Fish Room? Long story short, you do a 50% water change, add 2.5 tablespoons of kosher rock salt per gallon, and dose methylene blue for the entire tank. Is this better then maracyn2 or kanaplex? I know I will have to remove my catfish if I go this route, but I would rather treat the whole tank since this seems to be a recurring issue. Any opinions are welcome.

The forum used to have a poll feature, but its not there anymore. I think I remember @Streetwise saying it was breaking other parts of the forum or something? I can't remember though.

@Colu, I don’t know if I am just being paranoid or if Michael (now my only angelfish) misses his friend, but he seems to be laying low today. Its not really hiding, but he isn’t out and about like he usually is. Also, his lips are a little white, but this has happened before and usually goes away in a few days. I’ll attach a picture though so you can judge. He gobbled up some frozen brine shrimp this morning, so I’m not concerned about eating. He occasionally chases the danios and guppies, so I am guessing that he bumped into something, as it has happened before. Thanks in advance.

I know it is too late now, but if you decide to do this again, something like google forms might be good (idk if its allowed though, so pls take with a grain of aquarium salt)

Thanks @Colu, I'll update in a day or 2 to make sure everything is good.

If I do need to treat the main tank, won't it kill my filter media bacteria? its not a big deal, as I know Dr. Tims one and only will fix it, but I just want to be safe. Thanks.