Newbie-ishfish Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I have one male platy that is getting a bit annoying with a couple of the females.. I can’t tell if this male got in the way and his tail got nipped or if it’s a sign of disease? water parameters all normal 0 ammonia 0 nitrite <20 nitrate 7.0/7.5 ph temp 76F behavior and appetite also all seem normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoiAngels Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I think it is a nipped fin. Any other tankmates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie-ishfish Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 (edited) @KoiAngelsYes there are three total males (including this guy and the bully) and 5 females. i thought this guy was a girl when i got him cause he was smaller but now hes looking like a male possibly Edited July 21 by Newbie-ishfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie-ishfish Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 The spot looks maybe a little bigger now. parameters still the same. no new spots. eating and acting normal. is there anything I can do to help treat/heal the fin without risking unneeded medication for the fish itself or the rest of the tankmates? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoiAngels Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 he is a female Fan shaped Gonopudium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie-ishfish Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 (edited) Either way *her* fin is injured and I was hoping to help Edited July 27 by Newbie-ishfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 (edited) Possibly add in Catapa leaves until the water turns dark tea colored. Tannins should help prevent infection. Possibly a good spot for something like pimafix. Supposed to prevent or treat fungal or bacterial infection. All natural. No real meds in there. Wouldn’t use it except maybe in a preventative measure. Like this. Edited July 27 by Tony s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 On 7/27/2024 at 7:20 AM, Tony s said: Possibly add in Catalan leaves until the water turns dark tea colored. Tannins should help prevent infection. Possibly a good spot for something like pimafix. Supposed to prevent or treat fungal or bacterial infection. All natural. No real meds in there. Wouldn’t use it except maybe in a preventative measure. Like this. Kanaplex can work to I believe. It is for fungal, and bacterial infections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 On 7/27/2024 at 8:43 AM, Whitecloud09 said: Kanaplex can work to I believe. It is for fungal, and bacterial infections Yes. Kanaplex works great for active infections. Not sure if it’s an infection yet. @Newbie-ishfish if it continues to get worse, you may need it. It could be a mild case of fin rot. Just no snails or shrimp or plants if you use it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoiAngels Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 try Alder cones to prevent fungal infection and Maybe Methelyene Blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Yeah, that would work great also. Really, anything with tannins. Assuming they have any tolerance for tannins in the water. Some people won’t tolerate the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoiAngels Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 If they don't like tannins they could try using methyelene blue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 On 7/27/2024 at 10:22 AM, KoiAngels said: they could try using methyelene blue I’d use that in a quarantine tank. It has a tendency to stain the inside of the tank. Especially the silicone 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie-ishfish Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Thank you all for the help. Tail seems to be healing well now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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