Flukers reptile vines are great. Amazon has them. If you don't have a background add one. It reduces stress and aids sick fish. Add a couple floating fake lily pads too. Make the tank a cozy bed!
Oscar lethargic, not eating, slightly bloated. Need help diagnosing and treating
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each time you do a "just" 25% water change...
you leave 75% of the residual chemical waste products (nitrate) in the tank.
In nature, riverine species (like oscars), experience minimally, 100% water changes per day.
I have found that in my 300 gal system, (180gal tank, with 125 gal sump) a 30% water change every other day, and a heavily planted sump that consumes most residual nitrates is sufficient, and
I can keep most chronic diseases (such as HITH) at bay, without the use of 100s of $$$ in medications.
To me the question is, would you rather put in the time and care of proper husbandry?, or spend the time, stress, and money on meds?
you leave 75% of the residual chemical waste products (nitrate) in the tank.
In nature, riverine species (like oscars), experience minimally, 100% water changes per day.
I have found that in my 300 gal system, (180gal tank, with 125 gal sump) a 30% water change every other day, and a heavily planted sump that consumes most residual nitrates is sufficient, and
I can keep most chronic diseases (such as HITH) at bay, without the use of 100s of $$$ in medications.
To me the question is, would you rather put in the time and care of proper husbandry?, or spend the time, stress, and money on meds?
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Appreciate the tips on environment! He had a slight reversal in progress last night. More lethargic than prior day. Not sure what the issue is now because ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate <5. I bought live mealworms but he refuses to eat still. His bloating is essentially gone. Any idea if this is normal part of healing process or if I should think about using antibiotics(besides metronidazole).
