Michelle Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I have a 16 gallon tank with 8 glowlight tetras and a honey gourami. All are doing well, but one glowlight tetra from the day we got it has been breathing rapidly (mouth opening and shutting, gills going too and fast enough that it's easy to spot the fish). I've been watching it closely and it's been over 2 weeks or more with no new symptoms (no redness or white fuzz.. etc.) and the fish is acting and eating well. Could it still be gill flukes or anything else I'm not thinking of? I do have a quarantine tank but don't want to do more harm than good with isolation and meds. Also I live in Canada so meds are limited here. I did buy the Jungle Lifeguard all in one tablets in case, but have not used. Would a salt bath be safe for a tetra or a good idea in this situation? Water has been tested multiple times and all parameters are good, with low PH 6.3 or so and good water oxygenation. Also the fish is never hanging out at the surface and is on the same water level as the others. Is there something I should be doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Try aquarium salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 I've read that Tetras don't respond well to salt, but don't know if it's all tetras. Anyone have experience with Tetra and aquarium salt? Should I worry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Have treated tetras with aquarium salt and they were fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thank you really appreciate knowing that! Might be my go to for this little fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 How would you use the aquarium salt? In a hospital tank and leave the fish 5 days or so at 1TBS per 3 gallons, Or do salt bath for a short period of time and if so how much salt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) I would add aquarium salt 1table spoon for 3gallons for 5 days if no improvement use 1table spoon for 2gallons for another 5days replace salt after water change if still having problems after that treat with API general cure once every two weeks for 3 full courses of treatment Edited June 9, 2023 by Colu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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