Hi Folks,
My adult male GBR is very unwell. Firstly, he had a sunken abdomen. Then, much of his colour faded. He then became very lethargic. I started to suspect an internal parasite problem. After much reading, the evidence suggested Hexamita Intestinalis caused by Spironucleus. I read that food pre-soaked in a 3% Epsom Salts solution is effective against Spironucleus. I've been feeding him on this twice a day for the last two days. This evening, he was unable to take food. Furthermore, there were tiny creatures just behind his left gill operculum. I decided to treat the whole hospital tank with a broad-spectrum treatment called Interpet 'Disease Away'.
Would anyone care to suggest what may be causing this sudden illness?
Thanks in advance.
spinon
My adult male GBR is very unwell. Firstly, he had a sunken abdomen. Then, much of his colour faded. He then became very lethargic. I started to suspect an internal parasite problem. After much reading, the evidence suggested Hexamita Intestinalis caused by Spironucleus. I read that food pre-soaked in a 3% Epsom Salts solution is effective against Spironucleus. I've been feeding him on this twice a day for the last two days. This evening, he was unable to take food. Furthermore, there were tiny creatures just behind his left gill operculum. I decided to treat the whole hospital tank with a broad-spectrum treatment called Interpet 'Disease Away'.
Would anyone care to suggest what may be causing this sudden illness?
Thanks in advance.
spinon