Milburn95 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Hey everyone, Recently bought a Banjo Catfish and he’s quite good at hiding, so for the first week I didn’t see him in the community tank, when I eventually did I realised my Angels had been nipping his tail, I have since moved him into a Cory only tank where he’s getting on well but where he has been attacked is now fluffy. I’ve treated the tank with salt following the guide by Aquarium Co-Op but wondering if he can even tolerate salt and if anyone has any other guidance. There’s not a great deal on the internet when I have Googled diseases in these fish. I’ve tested and parameters all are fine, it’s just a knock on from an open wound after being attacked. Thanks in advance. 👍 Edited February 13, 2023 by Milburn95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 @Colu looks like a fungul infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn95 Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 @Theplatymaster do you think the best course of action would to continue salt treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 @Milburn95what concentration are you dosing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn95 Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 @Theplatymaster 1Tbsp per 3 gallon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Looks like a fungal infection with a secondary bacterial infection what I would do is treat with maracyn and ick X and add some aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 5 gallons that will aid Gill function and add essential electrolytes @Milburn95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn95 Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 @Coluthanks I appreciate your reply but I live in the U.K. and those medications are not available here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 8:38 PM, Milburn95 said: @Coluthanks I appreciate your reply but I live in the U.K. and those medications are not available here As your in the UK I would quarantine and treat with NT labs acriflavine and aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons I would start at 1 table spoon for 3 gallons gradually increase it over 24 hr if you notice any destress do a water change to the lower the level of salt acriflavine treats fungal and bacterial infections coupled with the salt is an effective treatment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn95 Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 @Colu thank you for your very thorough reply, I will try this! Appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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