outspoken Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Water Parameters: pH - 7.6 Nitrates - 30ppm Hardness - ?? Nitrite - 0 Ammonia - 0 KH/Buffer - ?? Water Temperature - 80F I recently got a group of 4 Orange Lazer Cory's from Aqua Huna and have them in my 10g quarantine tank. I noticed that a few of them have some fin rot or perhaps just damage from nibbling/abrasive maneuvers. The tank in question was housing a few plants, snails and this group of corys. I have since removed all of the plants and snails so that I could start any treatment needed. Should I dose ICH-X or salt, or none of the above and stick to frequent water changes until they appear healthy enough to move into my main tank? My concern is they may have a disease that I'm not familiar with. The one on the left has a bit of the tail and right pectoral fin missing. The fish on the right has a section of their dorsal fin missing. The other two fish not pictured here appear to have slight rips in their tail and dorsal fins. Only the fish on the left seems to be struggling around the tank, everyone else appears happy. Edited February 16, 2021 by outspoken Add water parameters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) I would treat with aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 3 gallons for 1 week keeping good water parameters and regular water changes are best way to prevent fin rot and help it recover Edited February 16, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1st defense would be water changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outspoken Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 It's beenabout a week and I've been doing water changes daily and topping off the salt content to maintain the levels. Testing water and it has been consistent. However, there doesn't seem to be much change yet. Also was wondering if it is safe to move out individual s who appear in better health or just wait for all of them to look healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN-AQUARIST Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I would wait until all are healthy, not worth the risk of carrying something over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 If it been a week and you haven't seen any improvement you try treating with maracyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outspoken Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Colu said: If it been a week and you haven't seen any improvement you try treating with maracyn My LHS has Fritz Aquatics Maracyn Oxy. Is that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I have never use maracyn oxy so am not sure have effective its Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outspoken Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Colu said: I have never use maracyn oxy so am not sure have effective its Hmm, looks like a liquid form of the medication. I'll just order Fritz Mardel Maracyn from aquariumcoop, need a few other things anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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