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by fishdoc
29 Dec 2020, 05:04
Forum: Wanted (USA & Canada)
Topic: Corydoras davidsandsi
Replies: 0
Views: 3653

Corydoras davidsandsi

Looking for Corydoras davidsandsi, ~6-10.
by fishdoc
29 Jul 2014, 22:57
Forum: African Catfishes
Topic: Best Sinking Algae Food?
Replies: 15
Views: 4263

Re: Best Sinking Algae Food?

Just throwing it out there--I've had good luck with Sera catfish chips in the past (although they're definitely not something every store is stocking). They actually have some willow bark in them, which is good for Loricariids, but my Corydoras spp. really liked them, too. Also I guess they have ...
by fishdoc
29 Jul 2014, 22:48
Forum: African Catfishes
Topic: Best Sinking Algae Food?
Replies: 15
Views: 4263

Re: Best Sinking Algae Food?

Just throwing it out there--I've had good luck with Sera catfish chips in the past (although they're definitely not something every store is stocking). They actually have some willow bark in them, which is good for Loricariids, but my Corydoras spp. really liked them, too.
by fishdoc
25 Jul 2014, 22:14
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: New cory with fungus and fin rot
Replies: 6
Views: 2029

Re: New cory with fungus and fin rot

Also one more tip--pandas love being in a school (and I think they're way more interesting to watch that way). If you just have those two, I'm sure they would appreciate getting a couple more buddies. Maybe wait until they're healthy before you add anything, though!
by fishdoc
25 Jul 2014, 22:11
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: New cory with fungus and fin rot
Replies: 6
Views: 2029

Re: New cory with fungus and fin rot

The best and most effective thing you can do for your pandas is to keep the water as clean as possible. You can almost think of the water like a bandaid--it is in direct contact with your fish's open wound. If the water is dirty, you're going to get ectoparasites, bacteria, fungus, etc., in the ...
by fishdoc
13 Jul 2014, 15:08
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: bn pleco with distended belly
Replies: 7
Views: 1836

Re: bn pleco with distended belly

And use aquarium salt not Epsom salt Aquarium salt (sodium chloride) is a good choice when treating fish for external parasites. If this fish is truly not defecating, epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are something that can be used to get everything moving; these are usually done as a dip (minutes ...
by fishdoc
13 Jul 2014, 01:27
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: bn pleco with distended belly
Replies: 7
Views: 1836

Re: bn pleco with distended belly

FishnFins wrote:I don't know what to do hopefully someone else can help. Never treat scaleless fish such as plecos with salt.
These fish can absolutely be treated with salt.
by fishdoc
12 Jul 2014, 18:58
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: bn pleco with distended belly
Replies: 7
Views: 1836

Re: bn pleco with distended belly

Have you tested water quality recently? That could give you a better idea of what's going on....

You could try giving epsom salts a shot if he really hasn't defecated in awhile (How do you know this? I'm picturing you watching this fish 24/7 to see if it poops--haha).

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