need a little advice

[mgr7686]

Hi all

so i am not too sure what is going on with my babys atm. I have noticed that my ammona was spiking, then the next day i noticed a number of ple plecos fly where bloated and i also think i may have picked up some with spot

So guess my question is, can white spot cause bloating? And if not how can i save my babys befor they exsploade.

I went down to mu local fish exsperts and they believe that i might have some sort of bad bactria in my tank witch is causeing my plecos to bloat. So i started a course of Myxazin. I am currently on day 2 of this but still have seen little inprovment in my fish as of yet. Althought the ammona in the tank has stoped spikeing.

After i have finished with the course of Myxazin i will then treatfor with spot to be on the safe side. But i know i still have to wait 4 days after the Myxazin is complete

And yes i have been doing water changers every day of about 15 to 20 %

Let me know if you guys think i am on the write track
Thanks
Michael

 

[bigbird]

Hi,

What size tank do you have ? Do you have the fry in a fry saver ? Do you have enough water flow? How many fry do you have.
I believe bloat is usually caused by food.
White spot is in my view and indicator of stress and water quality.

If you have fry and feed these on a regular basis 2-3 times a day, it does add to you water load , especially if it is not cleaned up afterwards. Also with water changes, keep the new water at roughly the same temp as tank water, as in fry the water change in temp could cause stress. Feed some vegies like zuchinni and less pellet food. Clean up after each feed.
Hope this helps cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[mgr7686]

i have you common BN pleco's and longfins. the fry are free swimming in my 70L tank. they are about 2 to 3 com long atm. and water flow should be fine i have the aque one tank with the top filter and and air srone for extra oxygen.

i do believe i put too much food in the tank about to days ago witch create a zuccini cload in the tank but thats all gone now

 

[bigbird]

just remember many babies add many more poos and wees in the water, so you must adjust your maintenance water issues. Keep and eye on that. cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[mgr7686]

thanks. I will keep you updated. i think i will loose some though :'(

But i will know for next time.

 

[mgr7686]

Also can white spot cause bloat ? and do you think some will make it through ?

 

[Lornek8]

How high was the ammonia?
Bloating could be brought about by the deteriorating water quality due to the ammonia. Also, how sure are you about the white spot? Skin reactions can also occur due to ammonia. Skin peeling or shedding could appear to be white spot. THough as BB sais, white spot can be brought about by stress.

 

[mgr7686]

i have fixed the ammona problem . and now on the 3rd day of treatment for the bloating. I looks like some of the babys are about to poo . i really hope they do. i been reading all the post on here aboout bloating and ick ect. after the tremant for bactera is done i will wait 4 days and then get some protizen and treat for white spot just to be on the safe side

 

[bigbird]

good news about the ammonia. Again keep and eye on your water changes, left over food and maintenance. Be also cautious of what you feed and the meatier proteins are not really that good. Put in some lettuce leaves and zuchinni and shelled blanched peas, but remember remove after 10-12hours. Keep an eye out for the white spot. Anther thing is, do you have any wood or caves for them to hide in ? Can you post a pic of the tank and fry saver ? cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[mgr7686]

I got 2 caves a small pot and drift wood. so there are lots of little places for them to hide. there the only thing i am keeping in the tank atm beside 1 glass catfish cause i cant decide t]what would be a good fish to put with my breeding pair

 

[AusPleco]

if you dont add anything then it leaves room for lots of fry , but when guppies breed apparently the hormones released into the water can assist in bringing on the breeding of the plecos

 

[mgr7686]

cool just got some guppys

 

[AusPleco]

1m to 3 females is a good ratio to avoid stress on the female guppies being chased all the time

 

[mgr7686]

YER I GOT THAT .

 

[mgr7686]

update

So i have finished there meds. Out of about 40 fry that i had i lost about 7. and lost 1 mummy . But all in all i think i was lucky considering i have read some people have lost every fish to bloat. ALl the rest are doing reall well and eating as per normal.

Thanks too all for your advice and all who have prev posted about these issues. IT SAVED MY BABBYS