tarannosaurus 24 Posted June 13, 2013 I haven't tested the water since the last WC four days ago. I have to go to work soon so I will test the water later this evening and post all of the parameters. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted June 13, 2013 Ok, thank you for taking the extra time to do that! It really helps to make sure the fish heal as best they can 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted June 13, 2013 Here is an update on the water parameters: Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level(Tank) .25 ppm ??? (This is the first time I see ammonia in my tank!) * Nitrite Level(Tank) 0 * Nitrate level(Tank) 25 * Ammonia Level(Tap) .1 (I just noticed the tap has ammonia. I must have misread it when I initially tested it.) * Nitrite Level(Tap) 0 * Nitrate level(Tap) 0 * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) 7 * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) 7 Other Required Info: * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? API drops * Water temperature? 68 F * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? 55 gallons, one and a half years * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? Fluval 305 and AquaClear 110 * How often do you change the water and how much? Weekly, at least 50% * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? Four days ago, 100% * How many fish in the tank and their size? Three * What kind of water additives or conditioners? Prime * What do you feed your fish and how often? ProGold, daily * Any new fish added to the tank? No * Any medications added to the tank? Prazi Pro, Epsom salt and Metro-Meds fed to two of the fish * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. (Please review thread) * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? Bloody streaks, frayed fins, red sores, red bulge (Please review thread) * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? Bottom-sitting (Please review thread) I am really concerned about the ammonia now. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted June 13, 2013 Thank you very much for the info! I think while your fish are sick you may need to increase your water changes until your cycle handles the ammonia. Sick fish are sensitive to poor water quality so the red fins may be from that. Would you be alright testing your ammonia level daily and doing water changes as needed? Is there any medication right now that you need to be concerned about water changes with? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted June 13, 2013 I can do more water changes. Why does my tank have ammonia in it if there are no nitrites and nitrates are present? I'm not concerned about anything else. I'll continue to add epsom salt and prazi with each water change and post the parameters each time. I'm separately feeding the two sick orandas Metro-Meds and the other one is getting peas. Does that sound right? Should I take the big guy out of the tank and put him in quarantine with the other sick oranda? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted June 13, 2013 I think they should stay separately quarantined just in case their illnesses are different. Are you following the 5 day round or 7 day round prazi routine? If you have never had ammonia in your tap and you do now, that would be where the ammonia is coming from. You also could've gotten a cycle bump from either the move or the second filter. At least we know about it now so it won't throw us off guard 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted June 13, 2013 Hmm I'm not sure which I am following. I have used prazi just the few times that I mentioned in this thread. I added epsom and prazi only when it was suggested. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted June 13, 2013 A. FIVE DAY ROUNDSDay 1: Big WC (>50%), add Prazi. Make sure salt is at the appropriate concentration. This is the beginning of Round 1.Day 5: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, but do not add Prazi. This is the end of Round 1.Day 6: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, and add Prazi. This is the start of Round 2.Day 10: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, but do not add Prazi. This is the end of Round 2.Day 11: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, and add Prazi. This is the start of Round 3.Day 15: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, but do not add Prazi. This is the end of Round 3.Day 16: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, and add Prazi. This is the start of Round 4.Day 20: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, but do not add Prazi. This is the end of Round 4.Day 21: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, and add Prazi. This is the start of Round 5.Day 25: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, but do not add Prazi. This is the end of Round 5.Day 26: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, and add Prazi. This is the start of Round 6.Day 30: Big WC (>50%), replace salt, but do not add Prazi. This is the end of Round 6. Here is the 5 day round schedule. Since you are not using regular salt, you can ignore the salt directions. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted June 13, 2013 Okay ignoring the salt part in these instructions but still adding epsom after each WC? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted June 13, 2013 You add epsom for the first 8 days of treating with MM's. So day 1 - 8 you would be replacing the epsom to a concentration of 1/4 tsp. (That's why 50% water changes are easy cause you can just half the dose instead of guessing) After 8 days of epsom you repost pics of your fish and we reevaluate 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarannosaurus 24 Posted June 13, 2013 Alright sounds good. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites