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whats wrong with my female dempsey?

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases & Cures' started by littledane, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    whats wrong with my dempsey? Ive tried raising the temp in the tank to 80. Ive tried putting salt in the tank. ive tried water changes. nothing seems to be helping. what can i do to get her healthy again?
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    littledane, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    What's the problem with her ?
     
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    is that fungus above the top lip...or a war wound?
     
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  4. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    thats what im worried about.
     
    littledane, Jul 1, 2009
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    Is she eating normal? Is there a male in the tank with her?
     
    gsoul55, Jul 1, 2009
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  6. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    yeah she is eating normal. there is a male in the tank. im thinking it might be some kind of wound.
     
    littledane, Jul 1, 2009
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    Kinda looks like one to me too (wound that is), but from the photo i'm finding it hard to get a good look. Description?
     
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  8. Anthony

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    Did it just appear suddenly ? To me it looks like a scar and not a fungus.
     
    Anthony, Jul 1, 2009
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  9. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    i think i need to rearrange my rock work. i think that they are bumping into the rocks. whats the best cure for wounds?
     
    littledane, Jul 1, 2009
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    Water changes and maybe some Mela/Pimafix.
     
    Anthony, Jul 1, 2009
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  11. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    im doing the water changes. i'll pick up some primafix friday before i get some plants from nick.
     
    littledane, Jul 1, 2009
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