Re: Sick Fish

["Bob Meyer" <bmeyer at parkland_cc.il.us>]

Sandy, I don't like to use anything but salt.  I would lower the temp in the tank to upper 60s or lower 70s, add one teaspoon of salt per gallon each day for three days, getting you to a total of 3 teaspoons of salt per gallon.  Water quality is important.  Your fish could have a form of fish tuberculosis (can't afford the cure), a bacteria problem (salt and water changes should help), parasites (not likely if the mail is not stressing out), or intestinal blockage problems (live food will help).

I would also suggest moving the sick fish to a quarantine tank away from the male.  She doesn't need the stress of having to deal with him.  

I think your fish will probably die.  That is why we raise up spares.  I wish you luck. Let us know how it turns out.

Best Wishes...bob

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