Is my flowerhorn fading?

[Vikashkumar]

Good to know this.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

stringy poop and belly looks sunken in. Likely internal parasites. Most likely brought on by stress from poor water quality. Did you get better filter media? How has your waterchange schedule been as of late?

Haven’t been many water changes lately. I’ll be doing a 70% in the morning. Filtration is a tetra whisper and an AC110

 

[HybridFinatic]

Haven’t been many water changes lately. I’ll be doing a 70% in the morning. Filtration is a tetra whisper and an AC110

Ok, test water perameters as well. How has the waterchange schedule looked like in the last month? I asked about filter media but hearing you have an aquaclear 110 and using the media it came with that sounds all good?.

 

[RD.]

Fish is stressed ......

 

[Bbuckley]

The light In the tank has been off a lot lately but I just noticed that daisy looks red and grey instead of red and yellow like usual. Is he fading? Magnus_Bane HybridFinatic Bbuckley View attachment 1476592View attachment 1476593

Now then ?. It don't look like fading to me he looks a little stressed though. What's your water like.

If you think Theres a chance he has internal parasites I would treat him as soon as possible. Is he eating OK if so what's his poo like after eating.

 

[Deadeye]

Just for reference, they usually will get black patches before fading (at least for bps). Dull colors has to do with stress, as has been said.

 

[Magnus_Bane]

To me the FH looks to be either stressed or bored, stress seems the most likely due to the symptoms, it could even be a combination of both. I would try placing a mirror next to the tank for 15-20mins, if the color and mood doesn't improve during that time then I would say it's 100% due to stress. Just make sure not to feed during that time as the FH will most likely refuse to eat due to the new "intruder".

But like everyone else has said already, it would be best to atleast test the water for any abnormalities. Always better safe then sorry as they all say.

 

[HybridFinatic]

To me the FH looks to be either stressed or bored, stress seems the most likely due to the symptoms, it could even be a combination of both. I would try placing a mirror next to the tank for 15-20mins, if the color and mood doesn't improve during that time then I would say it's 100% due to stress. Just make sure not to feed during that time as the FH will most likely refuse to eat due to the new "intruder".

But like everyone else has said already, it would be best to atleast test the water for any abnormalities. Always better safe then sorry as they all say.

I mean...Many flowerhorn are kept in much less stimulating environments and don't get like this from just boredom. It's undoubtedly stress. Rtc/tsn already implied he's neglected water changes so sounds like that is the cause of the supposed internal parasites issue. I'd actually be against the idea of using a mirror when he is already clearly stressed and not just bored as too not add MORE stress to equation from an "intruder".

 

[Rtc/tsn]

I mean...Many flowerhorn are kept in much less stimulating environments and don't get like this from just boredom. It's undoubtedly stress. Rtc/tsn already implied he's neglected water changes so sounds like that is the cause of the supposed internal parasites issue. I'd actually be against the idea of using a mirror when he is already clearly stressed and not just bored as too not add MORE stress to equation from an "intruder".

I’m on your side. I think the issue is parasitic due to me neglecting the tank. Should I treat the tank or wait?

 

[HybridFinatic]

I’m on your side. I think the issue is parasitic due to me neglecting the tank. Should I treat the tank or wait?

Waterchanges man, and get back to us with the parameters. And for now keep the tank light off. Give him a day or 2 to see if he improves. kno4te for med recommendations if necessary.