Robinowitz Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) This Blue Grass male is losing his tail. I’ve treated him for 10 days with both Maracyn and Marycyn Two at the same time. (5 days, 30% water change on 6th day then another course for 5 days. 50% water change two days ago and returned filter with charcoal to neutralize the AB’s. Nitrogen cycle is shot from AB’s but am testing daily with API master kit. Using prime and stability as needed per testing. He’s in a 10 gallon tank with one other male and 5 females. None of them show signs of any problems. What do I do next for this guy? Want to isolate him in another 10 gallon tank and treat him alone but don’t know what to treat him with. He’s not lethargic, eats normally and I see no signs of fungus on him anywhere. Any suggestions? Edited August 23, 2022 by Robinowitz Add picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikv6 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Salt, and water changes every day would be my suggestion. You can try a different med, or just do a course of Maracyn 2 by itself with the salt and water changes. (Mixing 2 types of meds for bacterial infections is is generally not recommended, and can sometimes stress the fish, which won't lead to recovery.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinowitz Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 How much salt per gallon would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinowitz Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Google suggests one tsp/gallon of salt to start. Guess I’ll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikv6 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 It depends on plants, if that matters to you. I'd start with 1 TBSP per 5 gallons. You can increase slowly all the way up to 1 TBSP per gallon if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinowitz Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 Thanks for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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