SpacedCadette Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) @Colu I’ll get those tabs ordered asap. Quick question though— I’ve been treating with KanaPlex, should I switch to Maracyn? Edited May 13, 2022 by SpacedCadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Theirs a couple of treatment options you can use maracyn and maracyn2 together for a more broad spectrum antibiotic treatment or kanaplex and jungal fungas clear fizz tabs which I use for server infection if it were me I would use kanaplex and jungal fungas clear fizz tabs if you want to treat with maracyn and maracyn2 together they will be an effective treatment option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 3:29 PM, Colu said: Theirs a couple of treatment options you can use maracyn and maracyn2 together for a more broad spectrum antibiotic treatment or kanaplex and jungal fungas clear fizz tabs which I use for server infection if it were me I would use kanaplex and jungal fungas clear fizz tabs if you want to treat with maracyn and maracyn2 together they will be an effective treatment option Got it! Thank you! I'll stick with the KanaPlex and add the fizz tabs once they arrive. I overnight shipped them so hopefully they get here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) I’ve decided to use this thread as a bit of a journal during this journey so here’s another update. Did a 25% water change to clean the tank out and do another KanaPlex dose. She’s still looking pretty rough. The spots on her head continue to worry me but her energy and appetite are still healthy, so I’m trying to stay positive. Photos are from today right after the water change. I probably should have waited till after the debris settled and the salt dissolved— but I took the opportunity while she was near the front of the tank. Still waiting on the Jungle Fizz tabs to be delivered. I really struggled to find them in stock but I paid for overnight shipping so hopefully I’ll get them on Monday. 🤞 Edited May 15, 2022 by SpacedCadette Swapped the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) Fizz tabs didn’t arrive today as planned. They ended up delayed to tomorrow. Fingers crossed they show up on schedule this time. She’s just getting a little worse everyday… this has been almost a month of treatment now with no improvements. Whatever she has is incredibly stubborn. I don’t want to give up on her yet till I can give the tabs a shot since she’s still active and eating, but I’m starting to worry that she’s suffering even if she isn’t acting like it. Couldn’t get a clear picture this time of her, but the mark on the top of her head has begun to redden and has eroded a bit more since the other day. Her gill also just looks shredded right now. It’s awful. Poor thing… Man. This is rough to watch… this is my first time having such an ill fish and I feel terrible for her. Edited May 17, 2022 by SpacedCadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) On 5/17/2022 at 5:01 AM, SpacedCadette said: Fizz tabs didn’t arrive today as planned. They ended up delayed to tomorrow. Fingers crossed they show up on schedule this time. She’s just getting a little worse everyday… this has been almost a month of treatment now with no improvements. Whatever she has is incredibly stubborn. I don’t want to give up on her yet till I can give the tabs a shot since she’s still active and eating, but I’m starting to worry that she’s suffering even if she isn’t acting like it. Couldn’t get a clear picture this time of her, but the mark on the top of her head has begun to redden and has eroded a bit more since the other day. Her gill also just looks shredded right now. It’s awful. Poor thing… Man. This is rough to watch… this is my first time having such an ill fish and I feel terrible for her. Sorry to hear she not improving it could be turning into body rot on top of her head kanaplex and jungal fungas clear when it arrives will hopefully resolve it Edited May 17, 2022 by Colu Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) On 5/17/2022 at 6:34 AM, Colu said: Sorry to hear she not improving it could be turning into body rot on top of her head kanaplex and jungal fungas clear when it arrives will hopefully resolve it Fortunately the fungus clear arrived today! Dropped half a tablet into the 5g hospital tank as soon as the package was dropped off. I’ll add the other half Friday night. Feeling hopeful again now that I’ve got another plan of action. Thank you again for all your advice @Colu. I really wouldn’t have a clue how to even begin treating her and I just so greatly appreciate your help. Edited May 18, 2022 by SpacedCadette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) Update Lemon’s condition continues to worsen. Her appetite is still good and she still has energy, but she just looks totally torn apart. I’ve noticed her movement is becoming awkward as well but she’s still moving around the tank to eat and inspect things. She’s still engaging with me when I approach the tank, but I can’t get over how awful she looks… She’s on her second round of Jungle Fungus Clear Fizz and KanaPlex right now. I just feel so bad for her. Am I doing the right thing by continuing to try and treat her? Her activity and engagement level is the only thing that keeps me trying. Ive included some video and photos of her as of a couple of minutes ago. video: https://imgur.com/Ak1zT2m Edited May 25, 2022 by SpacedCadette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 The looking at the deterioration it could be a viral infection and not a bacterial infection with continuing treatment if you think she suffering and has no quality of life than I would humanely euthanize her with clove oil if she still eating and active than you could give a couple more days of treatment in hope that she starts to improve that a choice only you can make 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 I’ll finish out this round of treatment and hope she starts to improve since she’s still active and eating. If I see any further reduction in her activity or appetite I will very seriously consider humane euthanasia. Thank you again for all your guidance, @Colu♥️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) We’re on day 5 of the jungle fungus and KanaPlex regimen. I wish I had a more positive update. Things are continuing to progress downward. I’ve noticed a lump starting to form on her tail. It looks like her spine is starting to curve as well? I can’t tell if my mind is playing tricks on me or not. Her appetite and energy are still decent though her mobility is starting to suffer a bit. Her poop was a little pale today but I’ve seen her have a couple normal ones as well. More pictures included below. I think the thing that has me down is that it doesn’t seem like she’s ever really started to improve… she’s just been slowly trending downward. It’s so bizarre though that it hasn’t really affected her energy or appetite. Almost makes it even more puzzling. Edited May 25, 2022 by SpacedCadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Sorry to hear that she is not improving if she still deteriorating after treating with kanaplex and jungal fungas clear fizz tabs it's possible it could be iridovirus with the developing lumps and peeling scales it's very rare in honey gourami commonly affects dwarf gourami's and their no effective treatment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedCadette Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) On 5/24/2022 at 7:29 PM, Colu said: Sorry to hear that she is not improving if she still deteriorating after treating with kanaplex and jungal fungas clear fizz tabs it's possible it could be iridovirus with the developing lumps and peeling scales it's very rare in honey gourami commonly affects dwarf gourami's and their no effective treatment Well shoot… that would explain why she’s not been responding to treatment. I read up on it a bit and sounds like it’s eventually fatal as well… damn. Poor girl… I’ll give her a couple more days on this last treatment and see. But it sounds like the kindest thing might be to say goodbye… Edited May 25, 2022 by SpacedCadette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 If you think she's suffering and her quality of life is affected then I would humanely euthanize her with clove oil that a decision only can make and you will no when the time is right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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