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Post by demfish on Nov 11, 2008 7:53:36 GMT -5
Just woke up and turned the lights on, shes floating on the top...But still alive! Anything I can do for her? Shes pretty fat, must be PG? If I touch her with the net she will move, but then goes right to the top again.
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Post by demfish on Nov 11, 2008 8:40:57 GMT -5
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Post by kagome on Nov 11, 2008 9:13:45 GMT -5
That's terrible! I think Carl and Jon just helped Renee with that same problem. I think they used some sort of salt bath, but I'm not sure. Sorry I can't offer more help, but your poor fish has my sympathies!
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Post by babygeige on Nov 11, 2008 10:32:53 GMT -5
Oh poor platy! It looks very bloated. Did she just become that way overnight?
I would probably try a salt bath, at least until someone that knows more comes along and can see this. Could it be a swim bladder problem?
I wish I could help more!
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Post by demfish on Nov 11, 2008 10:40:03 GMT -5
Hate to say...but she is new, just bought her last night. Woke to her this way. Was not this swollen last night.
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Post by demfish on Nov 11, 2008 10:48:55 GMT -5
Have been doing Epsom salt dips. I have meth blue, quick cure and maracyn on hand..
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Post by Carl on Nov 11, 2008 10:55:10 GMT -5
How did you acclimate him?
Was he OK when first added?
Unfortunately he does not look good.
As mentioned earlier in this thread a salt bath would be my first coarse of action.
In this severe case, I would make both a bath and a dip.
Starting with a 30 minute bath I would add 2 teaspoons aquarium, regular or marine salt per 1 gallon. I would ALSO add Methylene Blue as per directions on bottle up to triple dose.
THEN in the last 5 minutes of the bath I would slowly add a fully dissolved saltwater mix (at least 1.016 specific gravity if you have a hydrometer, otherwise at least 5 tablespoons per gallon salt) to this bath making it a saltwater dip. This is admittedly harsh, but a Platy should withstand this, and with this poor guy there is little you could do otherwise.
Carl
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Post by demfish on Nov 11, 2008 11:01:17 GMT -5
I took over an hour to acclimate her. She was big, but not that swollen.
So the salt and the meth blue together to start?
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Post by Carl on Nov 11, 2008 12:04:10 GMT -5
I took over an hour to acclimate her. She was big, but not that swollen. So the salt and the meth blue together to start? Yes, and as per our Private Messages, please separate her from the rest as your description seems to identify Ichthyophonus which is extremely difficult to treat (unfortunately usually impossible, but prevention is possible). See: Aquarium Answers; IchthyophonusCarl |
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Post by demfish on Nov 11, 2008 12:32:09 GMT -5
Thanks Carl doing the baths now and will treat my whole tank soon  Guess it would pay to have a hospital tank, dang it any ways! Sure hope you get to feel better, we all miss you!!!  |
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Post by demfish on Nov 11, 2008 20:39:23 GMT -5
Well I'm on the second meth blue bath, shes not any better. I'm taking her back to pet smart in the morning (thanks for the idea murdock) Called and talked to the manager, he said his so called fish expert would be there at 8am Told him I was worried about my other fish, not sure what hes going to do there? My other fish do seem OK so far...
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Post by demfish on Nov 13, 2008 0:04:03 GMT -5
Just wanted to let everybody know that the platy lived and is back in the tank. Eating like a horse and doing great!! ;D
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Post by bikeguy33 on Nov 13, 2008 1:04:03 GMT -5
WOO HOO....that is great news....
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Post by Penycat on Nov 13, 2008 5:25:31 GMT -5
that's awesome!!! Well done!
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Post by brenda on Nov 13, 2008 9:41:54 GMT -5
Wow...Good job!!!!
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Post by goldenpuon on Nov 13, 2008 10:21:33 GMT -5
Great job! How'd you do it? That is a spectacular reovery!
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Post by babygeige on Nov 13, 2008 15:05:51 GMT -5
Wow, that's amazing. Looking at that video, I didn't think that poor thing was going to make it! Good for you!
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Post by Carl on Nov 13, 2008 16:44:03 GMT -5
Glad he is doing well now.  I would continue baths, although not as extreme on the salt as we have been communicating by PM You noted that she is back in the main tank, I would still be careful with this, but I am glad to read that this did work out, as often a fish with these symptoms does not recover readily if at all. Carl |
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Post by demfish on Nov 16, 2008 8:39:05 GMT -5
 This is how she looked the next Morning! Did A bunch of Meth blue baths and salt. Didn't seem to help her to much. So the last one I did, the water was so blue, couldn't even see the fish, with extra salt. Did the bath for 30min. Put her in fresh water for 10 Min's. Made an extra strong quick cure bath, soaked her for 20 Min's. Changed the water added salt. put her on a heating pad on low and this is how she looked in the morning! Sure was a lot of poo in the bowl too! She seems fine now, but have been doing meth blue baths everyday. Also quick cure every other day. |
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Post by Carl on Nov 16, 2008 10:35:00 GMT -5
Good job! I guess you are now the official fish doctor!  Carl |
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