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Hey guys, bit of an odd happenstance with a goldie....I was TOLD she was a Shubu, but she's too small and doesn't have the rounded fins, so I wonder if she isn't a Calico comet.....
In any case, I've got an interesting.....well, change. My parameters are fine, established tank has no other issues whatsoever. Except Kritter. That is the fish we're talking about. She looks like she's been gorging a little, except her scales are lifting on her sides. The issue with dropsy though is she doesn't look pinecone-y, just like a cat that's had the fur rubbed the wrong way. Its a slight lift, and doesn't look like the photos. She is also eating, playful, interactive, and still swims around, with a few breaks. Her eyes are a little enlarged, but I don't know if that's her unknown species or if that's her....whatever disease this is. It's been about a week and a half with no changes. I have NO QUARANTINE, and NO SPACE for one - this all has to be done in a main planted filtered tank. Yes I realize that complicates this.
I have tried:
-Malachite Green
-Myacin Tabs (now totally out of, don't get paid for a week)
-50% water change
-No feeding since, the others graze on hornwort, she doesn't like it.
I have available:
-Epsom Sallt
-Aquarium Salt
-Coppersafe (I do have snails, ottos, a pleco, and an SAE - this is a last resort)
-Cycle
-Algae Destroyer (never use it)
-Malachite Green
What's the next step? Params are fine and I have no money on hand right now, at least until payday next week.
In any case, I've got an interesting.....well, change. My parameters are fine, established tank has no other issues whatsoever. Except Kritter. That is the fish we're talking about. She looks like she's been gorging a little, except her scales are lifting on her sides. The issue with dropsy though is she doesn't look pinecone-y, just like a cat that's had the fur rubbed the wrong way. Its a slight lift, and doesn't look like the photos. She is also eating, playful, interactive, and still swims around, with a few breaks. Her eyes are a little enlarged, but I don't know if that's her unknown species or if that's her....whatever disease this is. It's been about a week and a half with no changes. I have NO QUARANTINE, and NO SPACE for one - this all has to be done in a main planted filtered tank. Yes I realize that complicates this.
I have tried:
-Malachite Green
-Myacin Tabs (now totally out of, don't get paid for a week)
-50% water change
-No feeding since, the others graze on hornwort, she doesn't like it.
I have available:
-Epsom Sallt
-Aquarium Salt
-Coppersafe (I do have snails, ottos, a pleco, and an SAE - this is a last resort)
-Cycle
-Algae Destroyer (never use it)
-Malachite Green
What's the next step? Params are fine and I have no money on hand right now, at least until payday next week.
