Natalie is new Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) PH 7.6 Nitrates 25 PPM No nitrite Temp 75 I was just admiring my cute little corydoras while they snacked on some frozen blood worms and noticed a spot behind this guy's eye. Could be just a pattern, but wanted to get another perspective. Thanks! Edited December 4, 2023 by Natalie is new 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 It's tough to say from the photo just because it's zoomed in and hard to really see the detail on the fish. 😞 If you can, try to snag some more photos and let's see what we can see! PH did cause some redness/stress issues with my specific line of pandas, but I've heard others having theirs up to higher PH (8.0 even). Just a note, not sure it's anything at all right now. Best thing you can do for them at this point is just add more air and a little aquarium salt. (1 tbsp per 3 gallons is plenty) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie is new Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 I wanted to get back to you with an update. I tried to get a better picture, but he must be doing fine because I can't pick him out from my others now. Bit relieved, here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Keep an eye out. If you ever see redness like that start with adding some air. You can add in some salt too just for a week to help them perk up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie is new Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) I did what you recommended as soon as I got home that day. I did a 50% water change, added 3 tbs aquarium salt and an extra air stone. They seem ok. I had some red root floaters I couldn't keep from being sucked under, so they were dying off. I took them out because I thought they were affecting my water. When I tested it appeared I had a tinge of Nitrites (not quite 1 ppm) in the water. Also my red racer nerites were not active, so it was worrying me. Since I took them out last week I've registered zero nitrites and 25 ppm nitrates. My nerites are much more active now, so I think it was a good call. All that is to say, thanks. Edited December 17, 2023 by Natalie is new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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