Fin Rot?

dflet86 · 03-27-2007, 06:20 PM

Hi, I've got a 12 gallon tank with 2 damsels, a clown, and a purple pseudochromis. All of my water parameters are alright, other than my nitrates, which are at about 20ppm. I noticed today that one of the damsels is beginning to lose it's fins. Also, toward the back of the fish, it looks as though it's losing some scales. I'm wondering if this is due to a bacterial infection of fin rot, or if it's due to bullying. I just added the pseudochromis a week ago, and he does pick on the damsel somewhat. I'm wondering if I should medicate, and if I should, does anyone have any advice on that? Thanks

reefman · 03-27-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dflet86


	I'm wondering if this is due to a bacterial infection of fin rot, or if it's due to bullying.

i would say yes to both. 1st quarantine the fish so it can be safe from being bully.then get a pic up.

**Deanos** · 03-27-2007, 06:42 PM

What test kit are you using to measure nitrates? You need to reduce your bioload. What are your ammonia levels and measured how?

dflet86 · 03-27-2007, 07:53 PM

my ammonia levels read zero. I'm using those test strips. I know these aren't particularly reliable. I took a water sample to my LFS and they also confirmed that the ammonia levels are zero, and that the nitrates are 20ppm.

**Chiefmcfuz** · 03-27-2007, 09:19 PM

Pics?

That seems like alot of fish in a 12 g tank.

03-27-2007, 06:20 PM	#1
dflet86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison (Drew University), New Jersey Posts: 23 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Fin Rot? Hi, I've got a 12 gallon tank with 2 damsels, a clown, and a purple pseudochromis. All of my water parameters are alright, other than my nitrates, which are at about 20ppm. I noticed today that one of the damsels is beginning to lose it's fins. Also, toward the back of the fish, it looks as though it's losing some scales. I'm wondering if this is due to a bacterial infection of fin rot, or if it's due to bullying. I just added the pseudochromis a week ago, and he does pick on the damsel somewhat. I'm wondering if I should medicate, and if I should, does anyone have any advice on that? Thanks __________________ Dane

03-27-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 12,032 Reefer Ratings: (96) Friends: (17)	What test kit are you using to measure nitrates? You need to reduce your bioload. What are your ammonia levels and measured how? __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the avatar below:

03-27-2007, 07:53 PM	#4
dflet86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison (Drew University), New Jersey Posts: 23 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	my ammonia levels read zero. I'm using those test strips. I know these aren't particularly reliable. I took a water sample to my LFS and they also confirmed that the ammonia levels are zero, and that the nitrates are 20ppm. __________________ Dane

03-27-2007, 09:19 PM	#5
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,796 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	Pics? That seems like alot of fish in a 12 g tank. __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

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