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my electric blue jack Dempsey hurt himself a few weeks ago on a decoration. all looked well!
until.......
oh no!!!!
the hole has healed and appeared to look like a scar, but when i checked him this evening close up i had noticed where i thought it was healed is now very swollen. the size of a penny!!!! and it is starting to look slightly fuzzy!!
man!!!

parameters are as follows:
ph: 7.6
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 5
ammonia : 0
temp. 79
i have been doing 15g water change it is a 40g tank. every Saturday. still eating well, swimming a little funny, seems as if the swollen part is a little to heavy for him....?
what do i need to buy as far as meds tomorrow to add to the tank?
should i also lower the temp to 75 or 76 gradually? or no?
i added 2 tbl. salt to the tank, in the meantime. do i need to add more?
how many water changes for the infection should i do now?
oh man i am really upset. i really do not want to lose this guy after all i have done to keep him healthy..
by the way Kim, i did put a pot in there in the normal spot he hides at and he wont go in! he just sits on top it like its a rock! the little goof ball!
until.......
oh no!!!!
the hole has healed and appeared to look like a scar, but when i checked him this evening close up i had noticed where i thought it was healed is now very swollen. the size of a penny!!!! and it is starting to look slightly fuzzy!!
man!!!
parameters are as follows:
ph: 7.6
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 5
ammonia : 0
temp. 79
i have been doing 15g water change it is a 40g tank. every Saturday. still eating well, swimming a little funny, seems as if the swollen part is a little to heavy for him....?
what do i need to buy as far as meds tomorrow to add to the tank?
should i also lower the temp to 75 or 76 gradually? or no?
i added 2 tbl. salt to the tank, in the meantime. do i need to add more?
how many water changes for the infection should i do now?
oh man i am really upset. i really do not want to lose this guy after all i have done to keep him healthy..
by the way Kim, i did put a pot in there in the normal spot he hides at and he wont go in! he just sits on top it like its a rock! the little goof ball!