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Any advice welcome
Posted: 15 Jun 2004, 16:43
by jurassic_pork
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
Posted: 15 Jun 2004, 17:10
by plecolover
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.
Posted: 15 Jun 2004, 17:59
by Barbie
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
Posted: 15 Jun 2004, 18:44
by jurassic_pork
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
Posted: 16 Jun 2004, 05:25
by Elspeth
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.
Posted: 16 Jun 2004, 07:58
by jurassic_pork
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
