Author Topic: Fin rot? Diamond Tetras need help. (Read 659 times)

kieranhunter · « **on:** November 26, 2016, 04:36:38 pm »

I have just noticed part of one of my beautiful diamond Tetras fins looks like it's missing.

It's the top half of his tail fin. Small white dot at the beginning of it too.

The tetra is fine, he eating. And none of them look like they're bullying each other. However they are constantly swimming frantically.

Please see video attached hopefully it works.

Thank you
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Gingerlove05 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2016, 04:46:50 pm »

Does look a bit damaged, if you can add some melafix and maybe feed some crushed garlic just to help the immune system. Might help stop it getting infected and help it regrow.
Only half dose if you have gourami or betta

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kieranhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2016, 04:49:53 pm »

I do have melafix do you think that alone would help it?

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Gingerlove05 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2016, 05:09:18 pm »

If the fish is ok otherwise it may well do just to stop any secondary infection. Its worked for me when my fish have split their fins

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kieranhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2016, 05:18:56 pm »

Ok thanks so much! Appreciated.

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kieranhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2016, 05:24:24 pm »

Should I dose it daily or just once?

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Gingerlove05 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2016, 05:58:54 pm »

Daily 5ml/38l for 7 days i believe.

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kieranhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2016, 05:59:44 pm »

Yeah that's correct

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plankton · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2016, 09:49:55 am »

You may need something to get rid of the fungus that's already formed. Pimafix may be strong enough.
Can you remind us of everything else in the tank please besides those and the embers?

kieranhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 27, 2016, 10:40:27 am »

Just panda corys, 6 of them. I have Pimafix I'll dose that too then.

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plankton · « **Reply #10 on:** November 27, 2016, 10:42:55 am »

Nothing really to nip then, unless they are bickering for dominance.

kieranhunter · « **Reply #11 on:** November 27, 2016, 10:53:25 am »

Yeah iv never seen them really chase each other or anything. Not yet anyway.

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kieranhunter · « **Reply #12 on:** November 27, 2016, 04:59:06 pm »

So I'm dosing about 15ml primafix and melafix as my waters about 130-140 litres.

Cleaned out both canister filters today and did a 40% water change. Everything is sparkling clean. I'll do the 7 day treatment.

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kieranhunter · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2016, 09:38:50 pm »

Will finish the last of the seven day dosing tomorrow. Can't tell if the fin has changed. I don't want to carry on the dosing I was just going to do excessive water changes like 2 x 50% a week and that should make it heal quicker.

Or should I carry on dosing?

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plankton · « **Reply #14 on:** December 03, 2016, 01:19:38 pm »

Pristine water is probably just as good, the meds just help clear the problem up.
Just Melafix will help with regrowth.

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Author Topic: Fin rot? Diamond Tetras need help. (Read 659 times)