Martin Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Hey all! Was feeding the tetras and noticed a white spot on the side of one of them. Behavior seems normal. Parameters are: pH: 6.8, NO2: 0, NO3: 0 to 10, dKH: 1.1, dGH: 6.8, temp: 73. On a side note, being my first scaped/planted tank, how the heck do you guys catch the fish to quarantine without wrecking your scape!? Edited March 29, 2021 by Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 The white patch could be neon tetra disease they get cyst white patch on body and bent or curved spines or it could be a bacterial infection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Thanks @Colu! Hmm... so it sounds like I should quarantine the little guy then. Are there antibiotics you would recommend that can help me tease out one versus the other? EDIT: Forgot to ask, I read that tetras that have NTD should be "isolated". Does this mean they need to be taken out of the tank entirely or is it okay to have it in one of those little floating breeder/injury cubes that stay within the tank? Edited March 29, 2021 by Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) I would Qarantine any showing symptoms i could be wrong it might be a bacterial infection so I would treat with maracyn and maracyn2 together see if that helps if it is NTD they are no treatment available Edited March 29, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Regarding maracyn and other antibiotics... are they safe to use in a planted tank? I thought I read in the past that it's not a great thing, but I can't remember the details. I've quarantined the tetra into its own 5-gallon tank, but that tank still has some susswassertang in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I have treated with maracyn and maracyn2 and kanaplex in planted tanks and I have had no problems with it affecting my plants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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