[img][img]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/rhonda_ca2001/15April2007.jpg[/img] Hi Folks. Thought you might like to know that whatever was wrong with Titan seems to have righted itself. I never did take him out of the tank or treat with any medication. The only thing that I did differently was ...

[img][img]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/rhonda_ca2001/royalproblems011.jpg[/img] This was taken today; it is clearer & crisper & might give you a better look at at his actual skin tone. Unlike the piebalding pic that I viewed, Titan has patches of missing color - are there degrees of ...

I use a Hagen test kit to measure the nitrate level. I always find it difficult to hold the vial up to a piece of paper and compare what I have to what they show. According to the booklet, a partial water change is not required unless the analysis reads 110mg/l. I have always thought that I was in ...

Thanks.....I will leave him in the tank & see what happens. Stick around though - in case his health turns. I've been wondering if the mopani wood has anything to do with his discoloration? He seems to spend a great deal of time either on top the pieces or hanging underneath them. Is he maybe ...

Thanks, Mats for taking care of me; I am severely challenged when it comes to computers. I could use some input: I also have a 30g tank with one neolamprologus brevis in it. I have considered moving Titan over to it but am fearful that taking him from his home would only cause him stress. He would ...

Sorry about the picture quality, it's not the camera but the water is dark from the mopani wood. The discolored areas are not pitted at all; no bumps, no lumps, no lesions of any kind. His disoloration has been progressive and quick. Appetite is normal (good sign) & still rules the roost. I have a ...

Thank you Mats for your reply. I just did a water check so I can be accurate..... Temp: 78 pH: 7.0 GH: 9 Ammonia: 0mg/l Nitrite: 0.3mg/l Nitrate: Between 20 & 50 Last water change was Saturday the 18th; I do a 25% water change RELIGIOUSLY every week. Tank setup: 90g gravel substrate. 2 filters ...

I am humbled to be in the presence of experts & hope you can help. I submit to you a photo of Titan, a 4 and half year old, 8" Royal Pleco. He used to be a a beautiful dark green color, but a few weeks ago I noticed that he had bald spots on his body. I assumed that he was rubbing himself against ...