Lego2Theos

I noticed yesterday that Flicks tail is torn. I am guessing that he may have got it snagged on a decoration or got it caught in the filter. I will try to get a spong to cover the intake today. I may or may not remove his plastic plant (Although he loves the plastic plant) I am kinda hoping its the filter.


What I can do to help his fins heal? I added Stresscoat yesterday. I am wondering what I should be adding and how often.

By the way my water conditions are good 0/0/10

aquarist48

Good morning Lego. I think the stresscoat and keeping his water clean will be a great help. I wouldn't worry too much it should mend. Happy July 4th!

Lucy

I agree with Aquarist his suggestions will help prevent infection.
You can also add a couple drops of garlic juice and Vita-chem.

Shawnie

I agree with the others..but give it a couple weeks as torn fins dont heal overnight

Lego2Theos

Ok thanks

How often should I add the stress coat. Lucy Mentioned Vitachem and garlic guard. Should I use that as well as stress coat or instead of? Where can I get Vitachem and garlic guard? I tryed Petsmart and they didn't have it.

Lucy

I've seen garlic guard and vita-chem in LFS's but I use the juice from minced garlic in a jar.
You can use all 3 (garlic, vita-chem and stress coat or fish protector)

Lego2Theos

I still don't know how often I should be using stress coat. Only will water changes or daily. I do biweekly water changes. I will look for vitachem and minced garlic tommorrow. How many drops of garlic juice and how often. How often for vitachem.

Shawnie

if his tear is bad, he should have 20%water changes a day with the stress coat ....if it isnt that bad, 20% with stress coat every 3 days....his vita chem can go in a couple times a week and his garlic juice(1-2 drops per gal or just soak his food in the juice) can go in once a week...

Lego2Theos

Ok thanks

COBettaCouple

Vita-Chem and Fish Protector are great for regrowth and Garlic Guard helps prevent infection. Doing extra water changes to keep things real clean for him is the best thing.