I have 5 tetras in a fresh water tank. Last night I noticed the smallest one is missing an eye. It is swimming around and eating like normal but it looks horrible. What should I do with it? Should I change the water (it was due for a cleaning), Add conditioner or salt?
2007-06-24 05:14:18 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly C 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
There really isn't anything you can do for the fish unfortunately. Just keep the tank clean while it heals and odds are food it will live for years more. Adding conditioners (other than dechlorinator for the water change of course) or salt or any other chemical is a bad idea at this point. If you see no disease to treat, don't try to treat the tank.
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2007-06-24 06:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes just do the water changes as normal. Put it in a hospital tank (if you have one) It was probibly picked on because it was the smallest
2007-06-24 12:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Kelly, it will be fine-add a little salt to the water at your next partial change, the link below gives you some dosage measurements.
2007-06-24 12:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. I have fancy guppies. One of my females had the same thing happen a few days ago. I think what is happening is that the other fish have targeted the the fish and are trying to kill it. I don't know why. It may be from mating.
2007-06-24 12:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause it is the smallest he got attacked get a bowl with water and keep it there by himself don't put him back in you could notice one day him to be dead if you put him back with the others
2007-06-24 15:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by Candy Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋