I recently acquired a Protopterus from an import (probably recently captured).
When it arrived, it had a lot of mucus in its feces. I treated it with metronidazole.
It had some discoloration spots, which I initially thought could be due to stress or adaptation. However, these discoloration marks have not disappeared and seem to be gradually and very slowly increasing. I fear a bacterial infection.
Looking at it with a magnified image, I could see that these spots start as a cluster of micro discoloration points. Has anyone experienced this before and can help? I really don't want to lose this fish.
Since it is a very still fish, I can't tell if it's lethargic.
I have noticed that its eyes are slightly cloudy.
It has been eating normally, but it's picky and only eats salmon and shrimp.
I have Prazipro (Hikari) here, but I'm hesitant to use it to rule out the possibility of an intestinal parasite. Has anyone used Prazipro successfully and without issues on a Protopterus?
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I appreciate everyone's help—thank you for sharing your knowledge.
When it arrived, it had a lot of mucus in its feces. I treated it with metronidazole.
It had some discoloration spots, which I initially thought could be due to stress or adaptation. However, these discoloration marks have not disappeared and seem to be gradually and very slowly increasing. I fear a bacterial infection.
Looking at it with a magnified image, I could see that these spots start as a cluster of micro discoloration points. Has anyone experienced this before and can help? I really don't want to lose this fish.
Since it is a very still fish, I can't tell if it's lethargic.
I have noticed that its eyes are slightly cloudy.
It has been eating normally, but it's picky and only eats salmon and shrimp.
I have Prazipro (Hikari) here, but I'm hesitant to use it to rule out the possibility of an intestinal parasite. Has anyone used Prazipro successfully and without issues on a Protopterus?
7days ago video:
Today video:
some images;
I appreciate everyone's help—thank you for sharing your knowledge.
