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Oh boy... I will start with copper, antibiotics, and soaking his food with vitamins. See where that get me. Thanks. Would be a great fish to save.Well, he definitely has HLLE. And probably also parasites/a bacterial infection to boot. I would treat with copper (or CP) plus a broad spectrum antibiotic such as Kanaplex. He might even need Furan-2 & Metroplex down the road. Plus, I would soak his food/nori with vitamin supplements. In short, he's a project.
Head & Lateral Line Erosion "HLLE":
Symptoms - HLLE literally looks as though the skin is rotting or peeling off the fish. Affected areas usually include the face and lateral line, and may be white in color.
Treatment options - This is more of a condition than an actual disease. Since no one can agree on the exact cause, all you can do is address all of the following theories regarding HLLE:
1) Stray voltage - Use a titanium ground probe & test your tank for stray voltage.
2) Running carbon - Don’t use it, or use only premium grade carbon.
3) Nutritional deficiency - Feed high quality nutritional foods. Some have had success reversing the effects of HLLE by soaking food in “fish vitamins” and also feeding nori.
I wish... Can't tell you how many time I walked in there and the fish are covered in ich.What can be done about this!? I'm outraged at my local Petco for the deplorable conditions the salt water tanks and fish are in plus the truly disgusting attitudes and lack of skill by employees. I understand there are shi77y shops out there but this is a huge company that can't take kindly
to bad publicity. Anyone aware of best way to file complaints that will actually get heard?
I wish... Can't tell you how many time I walked in there and the fish are covered in ich.What can be done about this!? I'm outraged at my local Petco for the deplorable conditions the salt water tanks and fish are in plus the truly disgusting attitudes and lack of skill by employees. I understand there are shi77y shops out there but this is a huge company that can't take kindly
to bad publicity. Anyone aware of best way to file complaints that will actually get heard?
What can be done about this!? I'm outraged at my local Petco for the deplorable conditions the salt water tanks and fish are in plus the truly disgusting attitudes and lack of skill by employees. I understand there are shi77y shops out there but this is a huge company that can't take kindly
to bad publicity. Anyone aware of best way to file complaints that will actually get heard?
No matter the outcome - well done for making the effort!Would be a great fish to save.
The biggest issue is ppl keep buying. I also have chameleons and this same thing was discussed constantly due to the poor husbandry of the veiled chams Petco sells. Everytime one is purchased, even in bad shape just to "save" it, it is a green light to Petco to bring in more. It is all about profit.What can be done about this!? I'm outraged at my local Petco for the deplorable conditions the salt water tanks and fish are in plus the truly disgusting attitudes and lack of skill by employees. I understand there are shi77y shops out there but this is a huge company that can't take kindly
to bad publicity. Anyone aware of best way to file complaints that will actually get heard?
Exactly.The biggest issue is ppl keep buying. I also have chameleons and this same thing was discussed constantly due to the poor husbandry of the veiled chams Petco sells. Everytime one is purchased, even in bad shape just to "save" it, it is a green light to Petco to bring in more. It is all about profit.
Exactly.
The OP went in there and bought the fish. Now they will think, well that sold, so it's time to order more.