Hey all,
Took a look at my fish before going to bed. One of my eldest Tetras (neon) has a single white spot on its forehead, which wasn't there earlier today. The other eldest fish (cardinal, lfs accidentally mixed one in... lol) has a couple small ones on one fin. They are acting normal.
I did buy about 12 new tetras, but this was almost a week ago. So tomorrow I can still swap out the tetras tomorrow to avoid an outbreak. They definitely havent reached freeswimming stage since these spots just shown up, so getting rid of them now might fix the problem.
I want to avoid medication, I have salt and can turn up the heat. I will do this immediately, slowly, just incase. I'll continue to monitor the other tetras and see if more pop up. I have lots of aeration.
1. Size of tank? 20Gal
2. Water parameters
a. Ammonia? 0
b. Nitrite? 0 - 0.1
c. Nitrate? 4 - 6ish (looks like its rising, due for a water change anyways)
d. pH, KH and GH? pH 7.6
e. Test kit? API
3. Temperature? usually around 75 - 78
4. FW (fresh water) or BW (brackish)? FW
5. How long the aquarium has been set up? Newly established (new tank)
6. What fish do you have? How many are in your tank? How big are they? How long have you had them? 14 neons, 3 cloudy minnows, betta, spotted cory, snail, dwarf frog. All generally young, except the two tetras that are eldest of the school, and are from the 10gal previous to this 20 - along with everything else.
7. Were the fish placed under quarantine period (minus the first batch from the point wherein the tank is ready to accommodate the inhabitants)? Just caught it, not transfer yet.
8. a. Any live plants? Fake plants? yes, 5 different types. All look to be in good health.
b. Sand, gravel, barebottom? Gravel
c. Rocks, woods, fancy decors? Any hollow decors? Coral for pH, betta cave, stone, little piece of wood.
9. a. Filtration? 30gal capable Aquaclear (two foam, one biomax)
b. Heater? Yes
10. a. Lighting schedule? What lights are used? around 10 hours or more a day
b. Any sunlight exposure? How long? in the basement, no direct exposure
11. a. Water change schedule? every so often (4 - 5 days) 20% change - includes gravel vaccum.
b. Volume of water changed? 20%
c. Well water, tap water, RO water? tap
d. Water conditioner used? API water conditioner, and a bottle of stress coat when needed
e. Frequency of gravel/sand (if any) vacuumed? above
12. Foods? flakes for fish, bloodworm treat for betta and frog, shrimp/veg pellets for bottom feeder and frog at night.
How often are they fed? once a day, with a day fast
13. a. Any abnormal signs/symptoms? acting normal, just with 1 white spot on one, and two on another.
b. Appearance of poop? Before today it looked like he was pooping just fine
c. Appearance of gills? redish look (normal for tetras, not ammonia burn)
14. a. Have you treated your fish ahead of diagnosis? No treatment, will start turning up heat and putting a little bit of salt in, slowly.
b. What meds were used? None.
Appreciate any help before end of business hours tomorrow, if not ill be looking forward to suggestions!
Thanks,
Josh
Took a look at my fish before going to bed. One of my eldest Tetras (neon) has a single white spot on its forehead, which wasn't there earlier today. The other eldest fish (cardinal, lfs accidentally mixed one in... lol) has a couple small ones on one fin. They are acting normal.
I did buy about 12 new tetras, but this was almost a week ago. So tomorrow I can still swap out the tetras tomorrow to avoid an outbreak. They definitely havent reached freeswimming stage since these spots just shown up, so getting rid of them now might fix the problem.
I want to avoid medication, I have salt and can turn up the heat. I will do this immediately, slowly, just incase. I'll continue to monitor the other tetras and see if more pop up. I have lots of aeration.
1. Size of tank? 20Gal
2. Water parameters
a. Ammonia? 0
b. Nitrite? 0 - 0.1
c. Nitrate? 4 - 6ish (looks like its rising, due for a water change anyways)
d. pH, KH and GH? pH 7.6
e. Test kit? API
3. Temperature? usually around 75 - 78
4. FW (fresh water) or BW (brackish)? FW
5. How long the aquarium has been set up? Newly established (new tank)
6. What fish do you have? How many are in your tank? How big are they? How long have you had them? 14 neons, 3 cloudy minnows, betta, spotted cory, snail, dwarf frog. All generally young, except the two tetras that are eldest of the school, and are from the 10gal previous to this 20 - along with everything else.
7. Were the fish placed under quarantine period (minus the first batch from the point wherein the tank is ready to accommodate the inhabitants)? Just caught it, not transfer yet.
8. a. Any live plants? Fake plants? yes, 5 different types. All look to be in good health.
b. Sand, gravel, barebottom? Gravel
c. Rocks, woods, fancy decors? Any hollow decors? Coral for pH, betta cave, stone, little piece of wood.
9. a. Filtration? 30gal capable Aquaclear (two foam, one biomax)
b. Heater? Yes
10. a. Lighting schedule? What lights are used? around 10 hours or more a day
b. Any sunlight exposure? How long? in the basement, no direct exposure
11. a. Water change schedule? every so often (4 - 5 days) 20% change - includes gravel vaccum.
b. Volume of water changed? 20%
c. Well water, tap water, RO water? tap
d. Water conditioner used? API water conditioner, and a bottle of stress coat when needed
e. Frequency of gravel/sand (if any) vacuumed? above
12. Foods? flakes for fish, bloodworm treat for betta and frog, shrimp/veg pellets for bottom feeder and frog at night.
How often are they fed? once a day, with a day fast
13. a. Any abnormal signs/symptoms? acting normal, just with 1 white spot on one, and two on another.
b. Appearance of poop? Before today it looked like he was pooping just fine
c. Appearance of gills? redish look (normal for tetras, not ammonia burn)
14. a. Have you treated your fish ahead of diagnosis? No treatment, will start turning up heat and putting a little bit of salt in, slowly.
b. What meds were used? None.
Appreciate any help before end of business hours tomorrow, if not ill be looking forward to suggestions!
Thanks,
Josh