Jennibird Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) I have 1 little CPD who's just laying on a plant not moving. I thought it was dead but I got a different angle and can see it's gills moving. The other 4 seem fine, and yesterday all of them seemed fine. I was thinking I should pull it out and put it in a hospital tank with air stone and heater. There is nothing obviously physically wrong with it, so aside from maybe some aquarium salt? Not sure how to treat it. And I can't remember how much salt to add to a gallon? I have both aquarium salt and Epsom, and I have heard people use both, but not sure which would be more appropriate in this case? Any other suggestions welcomed ... PS I can't take water perameters yet, as I am disabled and don't have help for a few more hours. I'm just trying to get a game plan for when I do, if it's still alive. PSS I do have multiple different antibiotics on hand if needed - Kanaplex and API MELAFIX, plus another that I can't think of the name. Edited November 12, 2021 by Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) Hi Jennifer, sorry your CPD is sick. If you think a fish is sick it is always a good idea to isolate and observe until you know how to further treat. Aquarium salt might be a good place to start. Here is a helpful ACO link to using salt: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/aquarium-salt-for-sick-fish?_pos=1&_sid=95c3fafce&_ss=r Edited November 12, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennibird Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 That was helpful ... thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 You're welcome, hope your CPD gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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