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What's wrong with my Pseudacanthicus leopardus (L600)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 12:49
by GW_NL
Quite some time ago my L600 had a stronge spot on the head at the right eye. I thought it was caused by a bump against the wood or something like that. At first the spot seemed to disappear, but now is seems to get worse and worse.

It seems to be a fungus or a bacterial infection of some kind??? Please help me! What is it and what should I do?

I tried to make some pics. Quality is poor. I realise that it makes it difficult to diagnose, but I hope the pictures are good enough..

First 2 pics are from the beginning the rest is more recent.

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Re: What's wrong with my Pseudacanthicus leopardus (L600)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 15:49
by Cristoffer Forssander
Looks like a bacterial infection. Try eSha2000!

Very nice female you have!

Re: What's wrong with my Pseudacanthicus leopardus (L600)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 18:08
by GW_NL
Tnx voor your reaction.

Isn't Esha a bit dangerous for catfish?

I'm thinking about using Sera bactopur.

BTW I already thought it was a female. Are you sure about the sex?

Re: What's wrong with my Pseudacanthicus leopardus (L600)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 18:32
by Cristoffer Forssander
I've used eSha 2000 for plecos several times without any problems!

I'm 100% sure that you have a female! She looks a bit gravid too!

Do you have a male for her?

Cheers
Cristoffer

Re: What's wrong with my Pseudacanthicus leopardus (L600)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 19:33
by Marc van Arc
Cristoffer Forssander wrote:I've used eSha 2000 for plecos several times without any problems!
I'll second this. I had to use it several times and it's still a fine and safe medicin to work with. And you know how I feel about my cats: I'd never use anything that might harm them.

Re: What's wrong with my Pseudacanthicus leopardus (L600)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 19:46
by GW_NL
Ok tnx!

I have another L600, but I'm not sure about the sex. I think it's a boy...

This one is a lot smaller than the female. I think he/she still has to grow a bit before he/she is ready for breeding.

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Re: What's wrong with my Pseudacanthicus leopardus (L600)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009, 21:49
by Cristoffer Forssander
Thats harder to tell, but I would also say male!


Cristoffer