Arctic Mama 3,624 Posted August 13, 2016 At this point also discontinue silver in the quarantine tank, as it can interact with antibiotics. It is safe with Epsom and aquarium salt but not any other treatments. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misssmountain 67 Posted August 13, 2016 I'm sorry, I was hoping some of the other team would step up to help here because we are really busy right now at my place. However if you can be patient I will try to assist. The kanaplex is a poor choice whenever swelling is present. If she is just pineconing in that one area I'd suspect a possible blockage or infection of one organ but not body wide. Instead I'd push the metro, Epsom, and feed only the oxytetracycline food for two weeks on all the meds. Please make sure you are feeding the fish by the instructions I posted on the last thread, because this has moved very quickly and we really need to full strength of those antibiotics to have the best chance of knocking this back. You will be okay to discontinue the kanaplex since we are using another similar antibiotic and in case the swelling is due to kidney or liver issues already I don't want to risk exacerbating it. So treat as follows: Remove all sodium chloride - never salt during dropsy unless specifically directed, it can make it worse quite quickly Heat up to 78 degrees if she will tolerate it, move it slowly. Daily 100% water changes Dose 1/2 teaspoon Epsom per ten gallons each change, along with two measures of metro and 2% body weight of the fish in grams of oxytetracycline food each day, fed in the short burst method. Do NOT let that last one hang around in the water, or the medicine will be diluted quickly. Improvement or an arresting of further swelling should be seen in four or five days if the treatment is working. When you get time can we have a new top view of the fish, as well as side view and belly shots? Thanks! Thank you! I just have a quick second to check in here, but will update further tomorrow q. Will discontinue kanaplex at tomorrow's WC and proceed as you mentioned. I have not put any salt or silver in the QT, those are only in the main tank 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites