How to save this Trachy?

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Hey guys I picked up this Trachy from the LFS for just $30, they said it's on it's way out but for price I couldn't help but try. I'm going to move it into shade and low flow, but is there anything else I can do to increase my chances of success?
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I had a very similar trachy die on me from a small bacterial infection about a year ago. To be honest, I haven't seen one that bad come back, but hoping someone else can chime in to help!
 
Target feeding, and spot treating with a quality amino (assuming your parameters are good) is your best bet here. If it is suffering from a bacterial infection, an antibiotic (cipro?) might help as well.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 29.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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