tarannosaurus 24 Posted May 21, 2013 One of my orandas had a huge red glob under the tail. I took some pictures of it but then when I tried to get a better look, it was gone! It was about the size of a nickel. http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u613/tarannosaurus/20130521_1030551_zpsc7aa57e6.jpg My other oranda has really tattered bloody fins. http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u613/tarannosaurus/20130521_1036411_zps93281688.jpg http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u613/tarannosaurus/20130521_1037051_zpsf914a551.jpg My parents were taking care of my fish while I was out of town, so I'm not sure how long this has been going on for. ): I'll be right back with the water test results. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Please copy & paste fill the following form and fill it out to the best of your ability when requesting help for Goldfish Problems: Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level * Nitrite Level * Nitrate level * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Other Required Info: * How often do you change the water and how much? * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? * Water temperature? * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? * How many fish in the tank and their size? * What kind of water additives or conditioners? * What do you feed your fish and how often? * Any new fish added to the tank? * Any medications added to the tank? * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? Please fill out this form to the best of your abilities. A Mod will be able to help you as soon as this information is filled out. Edited May 21, 2013 by ChelseaM 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted May 21, 2013 Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level 0 * Nitrite Level 0 * Nitrate level 40 * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) 7.5 * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Other Required Info: 7 * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? * Water temperature? API water drops * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? 55 gallons, 1.5 years * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? Fluval 305 * How often do you change the water and how much? 50% every two weeks * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? Two weeks ago * How many fish in the tank and their size? 2 orandas and a telescope, 5-8 inches * What kind of water additives or conditioners? Prime * What do you feed your fish and how often? Pro Gold once a day * Any new fish added to the tank? No * Any medications added to the tank? No * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? Bloody, frayed fins * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? No Sorry the temperature is 76. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted May 21, 2013 Is there a way you could test all of your tap parameters, please? Pardon me if you are already in the process of doing so. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted May 21, 2013 (For tap) * Ammonia Level 0 * Nitrite Level 0 * Nitrate level 0 * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) 7 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted May 21, 2013 I'd be doing a large water change to lower the nitrates. When was the last time these fish were treated for flukes? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted May 21, 2013 Yeah, I see that it is time for a water change. I wanted to see what other steps I should take to help with this. I haven't treated for flukes. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted May 21, 2013 I would go ahead and salt the tank as well to 0.3%, AND treat for flukes using praziquantel 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
