bongwaternanotank Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I have a planted community tank where everything, but my Corydoras are thriving. My Corys have greatly lost their color and have a white hue. It looks like layers of their skin is flaking off. Whatever this is seems to be slowly progressing from Cory to Cory and each Cory worsens daily. I treated my tank for Ich about a month and a half ago. I had to dose for close to a month and did multiple water changes. It was towards the end of the treatment that I began noticing the discoloration and for the past couple of weeks it has been worsening. I've been treating with API Melafix for almost a week now with no signs of improvement. This Cory in the next picture has (what I assume is the same thing) by far worst and unique from what I've seen on any of my other Corys. pH 6.8 Nitrates 20 Hardness 150 Nitrites 0 KH/Buffer 40 Temperature 78 My Tetra test strips don't show for Amonia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I could be wrong but it might be their slime coat shedding. This could be an after effect of the meds and stress. It might also have something to do with Ammonia, I'd really advise you to buy a liquid ammonia test when you can- this is probably one of the most important water parameters we need. Plus, after medicating a tank this can sometimes kill your cycle and ammonia would be the first to come into that. I would personally stop the Melafix. If anything I might use API Stress Coat it has aloe in it and might sooth some of that. I hope others take a look here and see anything I might be missing, there's lots of Corycat keepers here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongwaternanotank Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Thank you so much! That's good information. I'll definitely get an Amonia test kit and look into the API Stress Coat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Welcome to the forum btw. Hope they get better for you. I've battled Ich, it sucks but in my opinion it's one of the easier diseases to spot and treat successfully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Do you use a comprehensive water conditioner with water changes to neutralize chlorine and chloramines? If you use something like prime, fritz complete or Amquel I would also treat the tank in case of ammonia as well until you get your test kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongwaternanotank Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Yes, I use a water conditioner with water changes. Thank you for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethMartel Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 First off you should stop with the MELIFIX, Pemifix, stress coat.they are ALL INEFFECTIVE MEDICATIONS. You should visit aquariumscience.org it's a great site with an extensive and comprehensive library of fish diseases and treatments. the author's name is Dave. and he can be reached at dlboge2@gmail.com This man is extremely knowledgeable about diseases and treatments you can email him pictures of your fish and get some very good advice. I wish you luck, Kenneth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongwaternanotank Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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