Rhonda Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I noticed about a few weeks ago that one of Barbs gills looked red. My pH was at 6.3, so I did a 50% water change. My filter was also due to be cleaned so I did that too. She didn’t seem to be improving and now it looks like the redness is on her pectoral fin. She is also pretty bloated looking. I also noticed tonight a bluish spot on top of her back, which I haven’t seen before. I checked the water again tonight, pH is 6.8, nitrates and ammonia are 0. KH 0, GH 180 ( it’s always this high). My pictures keep attaching upside down, and I am trying to attach a video. One of my other barbs looks red gilled too now, but not as bad. Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) It looks like it could be be dropsy with a possibly secondary bacterial infection treat with maracyn and aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons if you have live plant I would Qarantine and treat Edited February 10, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Should I treat the whole tank? If so, will 1-2 tbsp be enough for a 45 gallon tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 table spoon for 2 gallons so 22.5table spoons of aquarium salt if that is the only fish showing symptoms i would Qarantine and treat on its own 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 I’ve had the barbs for about 6 months. After watching more of Cory’s videos I learned a very valuable piece of information. I have never quarantined new fish and treated them before adding them to my tank. I believe I will treat my whole tank. I have her separated and have been treating her but I don’t think it’s dropsy. It appears that her gill plate may be gone or that her gill is so inflamed, that it just looks like it’s gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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