Any advice welcome

jurassic_pork · Post by **jurassic_pork** » 15 Jun 2004, 16:43

In the link i have included a pic of my pleco which i think may have burnt himself on the heater,I have been doing 25% water changes every other day an keeping the water in clean condition but the wound seems to stay the same size not getting any worse or better.I have added a heater guard now but is there anything else i can do to help him ?

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/ ... 4165113862

TIA and sorry about pic size and blur but you should be able to see the prob

Mark

plecolover · Post by **plecolover** » 15 Jun 2004, 17:10

Hi jurassic, your lovely pleco seems suffering from external bacteria disease, so the wound appears a bit red in colour. Try to maintain the water quality well and cure the disease using broad spectrum antibiotic or some market available medicines (Sera Baktopur). I got success of curing my plecos using Sera Baktopur.

Post by **Barbie** » 15 Jun 2004, 17:59

Hi Mark,

Your pleco definitely looks like he's received a heater burn. HERE is a picture of a pleco of mine that had the same thing happen when I redecorated his tank and the petricola took over his favorite hiding spot. I kept an eye on the site to make sure there was no sign of redness or fungus, and did a few extra 30% water changes that first week. It healed over within 5 or 6 days, and shows no scarring now at all. Antibiotics should only be used if you know there is a specific condition you're treating, IMO. Good luck with him

Barbie

jurassic_pork · Post by **jurassic_pork** » 15 Jun 2004, 18:44

Thanks for the pic barbie,And yes it's definately a burn mark i will keep up the water changes and avoid any medication for now.Thanks once again

Mark

Elspeth · Post by **Elspeth** » 16 Jun 2004, 05:25

If you want to medicate, you might try Melafix -- any reason that would be contraindicated for catfish? It has a good reputation in the carp community, most don't believe it has any significant antimicrobial action but believe it does help speed up the healing process.

jurassic_pork · Post by **jurassic_pork** » 16 Jun 2004, 07:58

I do actually use melafix elspeth and that was the medication i think i will use if needed,I am going to give him a week of daily water changes first though and see how he goes,Thanks for the help on this one everyone

Mark