16 inch Blackbelt pimples…what’s this?

[twhittle]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

What have I got going on here? Treatments?

 

[abominus]

kno4te

 

[kno4te]

Looks like septicemia. Can try some maracyn2. Make sure your tank is cycled and nitrates are less than 20ppm.

 

[twhittle]

Looks like septicemia. Can try some maracyn2. Make sure your tank is cycled and nitrates are less than 20ppm.

Tank is well established. It’s a 180 gallon with he and a pleco. Filter is an FX6 and 2 AC 110’s. I change water when nitrates hit 20.

 

[danotaylor]

I would add salt at 1tbsp/gal as well to break the bacterial regen cycle, and keep at that concentration with your water changes to decrease bacterial load in water column. Also stimulates slime coat regeneration which will help soothe the skin as the antibiotic deals with the pathogen.