Why does my 5-6 yr old pleco ( 6-8" long) have holes in the fin on his back and his tail is all ragged looking, there is another very small pleco in the tank and a albino catfish that is 14" long but have never seen them "attack" each other. Is this some kind of fungus or disease? Thanks in advance.
2007-06-07 12:44:03 · 4 answers · asked by dbone34 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
You are describing fin rot to perfection. I would suggest moving your pleco to another tank if at all possible to treat for the disease. Maracyn 2 or Maracyn TC (or any other brand of Tetracycline) are both good treatments for fin rot. Just treat as directed on the package.
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2007-06-07 12:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Awww. Sounds like a fungus. Maybe drop some meds into the tank. Ask at a specialty fish pet store. (Not Petco).
2007-06-07 12:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by Emily K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he's just getting old? i dont mean he's about to die. but i mean 6 years old is pretty old for a fish. and like people, maybe he's just wearing out...he's probably fine, but why not take him into a pet store, and ask an associate in the fish dept? (saves on vet bills too ;)
2007-06-07 12:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cricket04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm
this sounds like the disease "Ick"
its VERY easily treated and meds can be found at almost any petstore
just go looking for it and you will be pleased!
good luck with your fish!
and hurry to get that med because ick can kill
2007-06-07 12:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋