Malnourished or sick?

[dragon99]

Been in QT for ~2weeks. Started out fine, but after being out of town for a few days and coming home, he's looking pale. Thought maybe he didn't get enough to eat while I was gone, but it hasn't gotten better in the past 3 days.

I tried a FW dip this morning, but no sign of flukes.

Day after I got him

Today, his blue is very pale, white-ish colored now.

 

[dragon99]

And I just noticed the tattered fins. Infection?

@melypr1985 @Humblefish

 

[Humblefish]

And I just noticed the tattered fins. Infection?

Yes; I would dose a broad spectrum antibiotic such as Kanaplex or Furan-2. Or even Melafix might be beneficial if the infection is gram positive (impossible to know for sure).

However, I feel it likely that a preexisting parasitic infestation (probably ich or velvet) is at the root of the problem here. So, I would also begin dosing copper or CP.

 

[dragon99]

I have Kanaplex and CP, will that be OK together?

 

[Humblefish]

I have Kanaplex and CP, will that be OK together?

Yes; but add extra gas exchange (air stone or powerhead pointed towards the surface) to compensate for oxygen depletion.

 

[jenreefer]

I agree, treat for both. there appears to be redness around gills which would suggest parasites. I use CP and antibiotics together to effect. Also always have air stone for extra O2

 

[ahiggins]

I love his big eyes lol
He looks like baby animals that have ears/face too big for their body

 

[dragon99]

Wish I hadn't waited to ask for help. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Humblefish]

I agree, treat for both. there appears to be redness around gills which would suggest parasites. I use CP and antibiotics together to effect. Also always have air stone for extra O2

It's worth mentioning that redness around gills is also a sign of ammonia burn, so please check for that.

 

[dragon99]

Ammonia badge is yellow, but I'll keep an eye on it.

 

[melypr1985]

Yes; I would dose a broad spectrum antibiotic such as Kanaplex or Furan-2. Or even Melafix might be beneficial if the infection is gram positive (impossible to know for sure).

However, I feel it likely that a preexisting parasitic infestation (probably ich or velvet) is at the root of the problem here. So, I would also begin dosing copper or CP.

+1 Great advice in this thread! Keep us posted on how he does @dragon99

 

[4FordFamily]

I agree on great advice and most often discoloration (especially lightening or patchy litter spots) is a symptom of velvet in angelfish.

 

[dragon99]

His color is a little darker this evening, so hopefully the FW dip helped enough for the meds to do their work.

He came out when I put some food in, but didn't take anything.

 

[dragon99]

Looking much better, color is significantly improved, and appetite is improved.

I've done 2 doses of Kanaplex now, with a ~30% WC in between (re-dosed CP in new water).

 

[melypr1985]

Looking much better, color is significantly improved, and appetite is improved.

I've done 2 doses of Kanaplex now, with a ~30% WC in between (re-dosed CP in new water).

Awesome! Keep up with the kanaplex for the full ten days. You don't wanna stop it early