apistonewbie
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Which animal is affected? Female Apistogramma Cacatuoides, approx 1 year old I believe
What are the symptoms? Any changes in look, behaviour, bearing, buoyancy, fecies?
Doesn’t act any different but white spot near head
How long has the problem been going on? (Timeline?)
Around 3 weeks. At first simply look like she lost a scale but can now see there is somewhat of a hole.
What's the full stocking list?
Just the apisto and one brown pencilfish, other pencilfish passed away ages ago but this one has held on. Had been a male apisto in the tank but they fought too much. 5 baby apistos are in as well, she is the mother.
Any changes in the behaviour of the other fish?
No
What size is the tank? (Preferrably dimensions, not volume!)
20 gal high, not sure of dimensions
How long is the tank running?
4-5 months
Have there been any changes in the past 2 months? New animals, plants, decoration?
Yes, added a few mixed snails and a male of same species for breeding, but he was removed.
What food are the fish fed? How much, how often?
Flakes twice per day and then she eats some of the bay brine shrimp that the babies are fed
What is the temperature?
78 F
Are you using water conditioners or any other additives? (e.g. dechlorinators, humic/blackwater extracts, fertilizers)
Only API stress coat during water changes
What filter are you using? (Canister, sponge, internal, mattenfilter?)
Topfin PF20
What's the maintenance regimen? (Waterchange volume and frequency, thorough cleaning of filters/substrate?)
25% around once to every other week
Have there been any chemicals used around the tank? (Cleaning agents, room sprays, wall paint, adhesives...)
No
Have there been any pesticides, fungicides or herbicides used around the tank?
No
Are there any unknown animals in the tank?
No
