lmhicks101 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Ammonia - .25 Nitrate - 70 Nitrite - 0 PH - 6 KH - 2 GH - 8 temp - 78° This is the only fish with this. It’s acting normal. I’ve been gone for several weeks. It wasn’t really interested in food but didn’t run or sit around looking lethargic. When I tried to catch it the thing took off like a rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 It's looks like an injury it could also be the start of a growth if he's not eating I would Qarantine and treat with kanaplex in food 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmhicks101 Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 @Colu thank you. I’ll give it a try and fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Just noticed you have high nitrates they can effect fish immune system that Couple with the ammonia could be the cause I would do daily water changes and add prime to detoxify any ammonia and nitrates till ammonia at zero nitrates are below 40 Edited March 22, 2022 by Colu Didn't specify how low nitrates should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikv6 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I also recommend getting the ammonia down to zero, and cut the Nitrates to 40 or below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmhicks101 Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 It’s something in the water here. No one I know in this area can keep the water 100% clear of ammonia. Mines barely green. I meant to put less then .25. As for the nitrites I did a 50% water change and added some prime. It’s down to less then 40 nitrates now. I’ll get it to between 20-40 and try and keep it steady there for the plants. Also changed the filter and cleans it out with old tank water and added some KH booster to the tank. I can’t keep my tank above 6.2 ph. It’s all HTH sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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