Sunny Doan Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 My female Kribensis has passed and my male Krib is acting a bit weird and I’m not sure if I’m just paranoid or if something’s wrong with him. He swims like this a lot and always shaking? I’m not sure how to describe it. I can also see some white scaled that have appeared also do not know what is wrong. Can someone help provide some peace of mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Does he seem bloated at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 12:52 PM, Daniel said: Does he seem bloated at all? No he does not but recently he has grown “dry skin” I’m not sure how to describe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Here’s a oicture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brandy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 It looks like he is sloughing his slime coat. I don't know what can cause that? I think it is time to isolate him and start treating him if you can. Since I don't know what the cause may be I would start with antibiotic/antifungal. Unless he is flashing? If so, then the damage could be self inflicted and maybe an antiparasite med would be better. What are your water parameters, what else is in the tank, and how do the other fish look and act? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Brandy said: It looks like he is sloughing his slime coat. I don't know what can cause that? I think it is time to isolate him and start treating him if you can. Since I don't know what the cause may be I would start with antibiotic/antifungal. Unless he is flashing? If so, then the damage could be self inflicted and maybe an antiparasite med would be better. What are your water parameters, what else is in the tank, and how do the other fish look and act? All the other fish seem to be fine. I have 5 long fun danios, a Siamese algae eater, 5 barbatus cories, 4 emerald cories, and a panda Cory that was rescued after having it’s finally chewed off. I could do another water tests today and I’ll post some results. But previously the water has been 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, and around 10 nitrates. All the other fish seem to be doing well. Nothing wrong with them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 No flashing. I will put him in a tub and dose with Maracyn. Shiuld I add any salt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Check pH too, just in case. But if that were the issue, you would see more than just one fish reacting probably. I have not used salt, but it does seem like it might help? Hopefully someone who has used it can chime in and say whether it should be used with maracyn. Admittedly, he needs serious intervention at this point. Whatever you decide to treat with, I would use the full course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 57 minutes ago, Brandy said: Check pH too, just in case. But if that were the issue, you would see more than just one fish reacting probably. I have not used salt, but it does seem like it might help? Hopefully someone who has used it can chime in and say whether it should be used with maracyn. Admittedly, he needs serious intervention at this point. Whatever you decide to treat with, I would use the full course. Ph is at a 7.0 - 7.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Could it be Nitrates? Tested again and today’s water parameters were 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, were around 20 - 30 ppm. 20 when I look at the test tube off the paper. And 30 if I place the test tube on the white strip next to the API test kit Nitrate bars. Even though all my other fish are doing fine my Krib could always just be a little more sensitive? Should I still quarantine him? Or should I do a water change on the tank and see things from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I don't think that is remotely unreasonable for a nitrate level. I suspect he has some kind of infection. I feel like with skin and fin issues I usually would treat with maracyn and maybe IchX also, if I suspected fungus. I don't see any weird growths in your pics so I would probably stick with the maracyn first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 23 hours ago, Brandy said: I don't think that is remotely unreasonable for a nitrate level. I suspect he has some kind of infection. I feel like with skin and fin issues I usually would treat with maracyn and maybe IchX also, if I suspected fungus. I don't see any weird growths in your pics so I would probably stick with the maracyn first. Okok he's in the tub he's acting completely normal but I am treating with maracyn, will keep you all updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Doan Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 23 hours ago, Brandy said: I don't think that is remotely unreasonable for a nitrate level. I suspect he has some kind of infection. I feel like with skin and fin issues I usually would treat with maracyn and maybe IchX also, if I suspected fungus. I don't see any weird growths in your pics so I would probably stick with the maracyn first. Is there any way to replace his slime coat? I know API Stress Coat has aloe vera and such but i'm not sure if it will help in this situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 He will regrow it naturally if the infection is fixed. I'd just keep up with the maracyn. It's up to him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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