Topic: Ill Catfish

[falcon21]

What can I get that will help treat my catfish that wont harm it? I'm gonna buy stuff for it today and start treating it today if possible.

[Mollielover]

I mentioned in an earlier post to use a combo of maracyn and maracyn 2.  Since we don't know if it is a gram neg. or pos. infection.  I'd really just do the water changes for now. go to the pet store and take a sample of water from the tank with you they will test it for free.  Write down the results for us so we can help you.

[falcon21]

I'm still doing the water changes, I now add the water conditioner to the new water before I even put it in the tank. My catfish seems to be doing a little better, it's no longer resting on its side and is swimming better. I'm not sure if it is eating or not. I haven't had the water tested yet. It looks like the spot might have spread just a little bit. It is also a bit "jumpy" again (like if you knock the tank). I will continue doing the 20% water changes everyday until i get the water tested (I probably wont change the water the day before I test it). I also lowered the water level in the tank to help keep the oxygen levels high. I am trying to keep the water temp cooler (arround 68 - 70^OF) to slow down the reproduction of any bacteria in the water. If I should raise the temp or do anything else different please let me know.

I would like to thank everyone for the help so far.