Jesse Braxton 1 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Hi all, My oranda, Darla, has been doing a lot of bottom sitting for the last few months, and has recently developed a dark lump in his tail. I'd love some help figuring out how to help him get better. Here's the info: Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level(Tank) 0 * Nitrite Level(Tank) 0 * Nitrate level(Tank) 80 * Ammonia Level(Tap) 1.0 * Nitrite Level(Tap) 0 * Nitrate level(Tap) 20 * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) 7.2 * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) 7.2 Other Required Info: * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? API * Water temperature? 77 * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? 55 gallons, 4 years * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? Fluval 406, up to 100 gallons * How often do you change the water and how much? 75% water changes. I've done them every other week recently for the last two months, before that was doing them monthly. * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? 75% water change yesterday * How many fish in the tank and their size? only 1 fish, about 8" * What kind of water additives or conditioners? Prime * What do you feed your fish and how often? Sho Impact, once a day * Any new fish added to the tank? No * Any medications added to the tank? Yesterday added aquarium salt (1 tsp/gal) and Prazi. * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank.Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. Salt and prazi have been the only medications used in the last four years. Prazi just for a few days at a time, salt for a few weeks when the fish showed signs of finrot. * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? Black lump in his tail. * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? Mostly sitting on the bottom. He seems to be able to move around and get off the bottom, but it requires some effort. Thanks for your help! JesseIMG_6607.MOVIMG_6607/// Edited August 9, 2017 by Jesse Braxton 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites