Sick Honey Gourami?

[MattyM]

Hi all - I've been noticing that one of my Honey Gourami's has been spending a lot of time at the bottom of the tank, and this morning he was so still that I thought me might have died. He face was super white, and didn't move when I got up close to the glass. He was easy to net out, thankfully not dead, and I put him in my holding tank. 

He swam about for a bit, inspecting things. Seemed mildly interested in food. I just water changed in his main tank last 2 days ago, and did a small water change in the holding tank before adding him. Now he's just sitting at the bottom again. 

Nitrates are around 30, no nitrites. Other fish seem fine. I wonder if I should treat him with something? From my initial research it seems he may either have internal parasites or a swim bladder issue. 

These pics were taken after moving him to the holding tank. 

 

[Colu]

With the colour loss could be caused by stress if he's getting bullied or you can get this colour loss with a bacterial or  parasitic infection with some of the symptoms your describing what I would do is  treat with paracleanse every two weeks for a total of three full course of treatment I would also add some aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 10 gallons at that level it won't harm your plants the salt will aid Gill function and add essential electrolytes I would also follow up with a course of maracyn after the first course of paracleanse if your not seeing any improvement  add an extra air stone during treatment  @MattyM

[MattyM]

Hi @Colu - just an update. I gave the 1st dose of paraclense 2 days ago, along with the salt, seemed to maybe help. But this morning he didn't look so good. I gave the 2nd dose in the morning, and now he's just kinda listless - floating/laying on his side, not very responsive to anything - is there any hope? Thanks again for any input, I appreciate it. 

[Colu]

On 3/29/2023 at 5:58 PM, MattyM said:

Hi @Colu - just an update. I gave the 1st dose of paraclense 2 days ago, along with the salt, seemed to maybe help. But this morning he didn't look so good. I gave the 2nd dose in the morning, and now he's just kinda listless - floating/laying on his side, not very responsive to anything - is there any hope? Thanks again for any input, I appreciate it. 

It's not looking good all you can do at this point is give the medication a chance to work  I would up the level of aquarium to salt 1 table spoon for 3 gallons he might be to weak to recover@MattyM

[MattyM]

Thanks @Colu always appreciate your support 🙏