Fin Rot and/or Stress
Posted: 26 Jan 2009, 16:49
Hi folks,
As you might recall, within these last 3 weeks I added 3 ancistrus cirrhosus and a young angelfish (who appear to be fine) to my 29 Gal tank with older angel (2 yr old). Perhaps introducing these guys and the stress involved; as well as the previous few months (Nov/Dec)of tank changes offered to assist in the nursing of a common pleco (Plecie; died Dec 19) such as plants, wood, food, medication (metronidazole and later erythromycin) has overwhelmed the older angel.
My question is, - Shall I do another treatment of erythromycin for fin rot? The previous one was done mid December for Plecie, in the 29 tank. I really hate to move older angel to 10 gal hospital tank and would almost prefer to move all the others instead. ALSO: Would you suggest a different med?
The tank is stable again at 77 deg temp, and 7.2 pH. There are some plants (young) and driftwood. I do at least weekly water changes (usually 20-25%). These last 5 days, the two angels have had some dominance issues -- right now it seems the little one has the upper hand but they seem fairly mellow. I have kept watch trying to make sure there was no obvious wounds to either one, and I may end up taking to take it back to LFS.
Any advice appreciated. The little ancistrus seem happy.
Thanks,
Maurina
As you might recall, within these last 3 weeks I added 3 ancistrus cirrhosus and a young angelfish (who appear to be fine) to my 29 Gal tank with older angel (2 yr old). Perhaps introducing these guys and the stress involved; as well as the previous few months (Nov/Dec)of tank changes offered to assist in the nursing of a common pleco (Plecie; died Dec 19) such as plants, wood, food, medication (metronidazole and later erythromycin) has overwhelmed the older angel.
My question is, - Shall I do another treatment of erythromycin for fin rot? The previous one was done mid December for Plecie, in the 29 tank. I really hate to move older angel to 10 gal hospital tank and would almost prefer to move all the others instead. ALSO: Would you suggest a different med?
The tank is stable again at 77 deg temp, and 7.2 pH. There are some plants (young) and driftwood. I do at least weekly water changes (usually 20-25%). These last 5 days, the two angels have had some dominance issues -- right now it seems the little one has the upper hand but they seem fairly mellow. I have kept watch trying to make sure there was no obvious wounds to either one, and I may end up taking to take it back to LFS.
Any advice appreciated. The little ancistrus seem happy.
Thanks,
Maurina
