KirstyF
Member
Ive just been sent a pic by my Ma (who is babysitting fishes) of one of my CPD’s that appears to have an ulcer.
Not a good pic, though you might be able to see if you zoom in. (Ma popped it into a jug to take the photo, bless her, which I’m sure cheered it up!!)
Could be result of an injury, as they can be a little feisty with each other, and the fish has been hiding and not eating. The fact that she was able to catch it shows that it’s not a happy fish!
We could do an Esha2000 treatment to assist with any bacterial infection and promote healing? although I would have to treat the whole tank (hospital tank not ready yet). Other than that, any ideas on other likely causes or treatments?
My first thought is always water quality but I do 50-60% water changes weekly. Pre-filters cleaned weekly. Main filters are cleaned less often but one filter was cleaned weekend before last and second filter was cleaned weekend just gone. Neither were massively dirty. TDS was within normal expected parameters at the weekend. (Hard water and EI so it’s always high but it’s normal high)
Looks like it’s just a single fish at the minute but I’m not home til Friday this week so no personal observations.
Pic:
Not a good pic, though you might be able to see if you zoom in. (Ma popped it into a jug to take the photo, bless her, which I’m sure cheered it up!!)
Could be result of an injury, as they can be a little feisty with each other, and the fish has been hiding and not eating. The fact that she was able to catch it shows that it’s not a happy fish!
We could do an Esha2000 treatment to assist with any bacterial infection and promote healing? although I would have to treat the whole tank (hospital tank not ready yet). Other than that, any ideas on other likely causes or treatments?
My first thought is always water quality but I do 50-60% water changes weekly. Pre-filters cleaned weekly. Main filters are cleaned less often but one filter was cleaned weekend before last and second filter was cleaned weekend just gone. Neither were massively dirty. TDS was within normal expected parameters at the weekend. (Hard water and EI so it’s always high but it’s normal high)
Looks like it’s just a single fish at the minute but I’m not home til Friday this week so no personal observations.
Pic: