KristinaC Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 10 gallon tank is 6 months old. ph 6.7 amonia 0 nitrites 0 nitrates 0 (heavily planted) Temp 78-80 Our water is on the hard side. Had 6 zebra danios lost 2, the 4 remaining had red gills and were gasping at the bottom. Betta appeared unaffected. I quarantined the danios and treated with aquarium salt (no dice), general cure (no dice) and finally prazipro (success!). I treat the main tank as well thinking it's gill flukes. Danios back to their crazy selves. Tonight I noticed two danios are laying on the bottom of the tank again. Betta appears sluggish but I'm not sure anymore as I keep staring at them. I do another dose of prazipro. I also have almond leaves in the tank. What do I do next? I have shrimp and snails in the tank too. I have ich-x on hand and Maracyn oxy. Regular maracyn on the way. Advice is much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Since you lost some zebra danios (which I am very sorry for you loss) I would do a 25% partial water change. 80 degrees may be too hot for zebra danios when prefer around 72. Normally when fish get red gills it’s from New Tank Syndrome or ph levels but yours seem okay. Did you know that your fish were sick? Hope your fish get better! ALSO WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! I love your tank btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaC Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Thanks for responding Taco Playz. I didn't realize until one suddenly disappeared. Yeah I thought maybe my cycle got messed up but I tested water over and over same normal reading every time. It's the strangest thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I would do a 50% water change add an extra air stone as there could be low levels of desolved oxygen that why ther gasping red gills is usually a sign of ammonia burn is it possible you missed an ammonia spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I’m not sure if this’ll be any help, but my zebra danios always become very sluggish when I medicate them with a mixture of melafix and API white spot cure - the white spot cure is the one that they react to, I believe, since I never see a behaviour change when I only put melafix in the tank. Maybe there’s an ingredient that they’re reacting badly to? Idk though, I’ve never seen anyone else discuss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaC Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 I added an air stone, helped temporarily. The red gills are gone but two keep looking sick. I did a water change as well and checked my levels everything looking good. I think it must be a missed ammonia spike or a parasite. They react well to prazipro. However I was away and had a pet sitter. Betta appears alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Glad to hear that there red gills are gone! I would wait a little bit to see if they get better if not then I would do another water change. Have you tested your water since the red gills went away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaC Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Yes I tested serveral times, results are always perfect, I'm fairly sure it's a parasite. I even did the ammonia test three times just to be sure I wasn't messing up the reading. I use the api kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaW Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Your Betta looks fine. How long have your had the Danios? I bought five and only have two left. Your Betta looks just like mine, even the blue fins growing from his body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaC Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Woke up today and one danio has a red swollen eye. Pop eye? I have Maracyn oxy will that be ok with plants and shrimp? Still waiting on my regular Maracyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaC Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Yes betta is totally fine! Eating and exploring. Hahah I love my betta. Never again with the danios, I was led astray by Pet Smart. My tank is too small for them. I would bring home a twenty gallon today, alas the husband definitely won't let me do more than one tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Maracyn oxy is not safe to use with invertebrates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaC Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 On 7/27/2021 at 11:58 AM, Colu said: I would do a 50% water change add an extra air stone as there could be low levels of desolved oxygen that why ther gasping red gills is usually a sign of ammonia burn is it possible you missed an ammonia spike On 7/28/2021 at 8:13 AM, BrendaW said: Your Betta looks fine. How long have your had the Danios? I bought five and only have two left. Your Betta looks just like mine, even the blue fins growing from his body. Same amount of time, bought them all 4 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 If it's eye is red and swollen it could be an injury it could have swim into something in your tank I would treat with maracyn when it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaW Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I have two Danios in my 30g tank. One in particular chases everyone. I’m sure it will live forever! My Betta is by himself. He would probably be okay in the community tank without the Danio but I’m not going to take that chance. Good luck with them. It’s probably from ammonia burn during shipping. I was at my lfs once and they were unboxing the fish. The water was green and most fish were dead according to the lady that worked there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaC Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Oh man! I I didn't even think about shipping! Yeah that good point. One is a complete bully in mine too, I was quick to blame myself for it but maybe it's just their way. They do not mess with the betta, it's like they know. My betta is super gentle but definitely is the head fish in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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