Overeating Cory-i think he's getting sick
Posted: 11 Jun 2005, 15:26
I have a panda cory which i think is still young (it is about 3/4 in.). and over the last week it started eating a lot and has gotted an enlarged abdomen.
1. Water parameters
a) Temerature range. 28°c
b) pH. 6.5°
c) GH. don't know
d) KH huh?
e)Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, leavels. 0
f) Water change frequency = Once a week 50+%
2. Tank set up
a) Size. 29 gallons
b) Substrate. small-med. sized gravel
c)Filtration. biowheel thingy
d) Furnishings. - plastic plants
e) Other tank mates.- briliant rasboras and neon tetras plus 2 blackfin cories (leucomelas or something i think)
f) How long has it been set-up? almost a year, but a few months ago i added the current fish and a few weeks ago i added the problem cory. (panda cory, jeuvenile)
3. Symptoms / Problem description
seems to be eating too much. has enlarged abdomen.
4. Action taken (if any)
tried to use a separater thingy to keep it from eating so much, but it escaped.
5. Medications used (if any)
none. i didn't think i should.