Johawk

The best way I know how to describe the problem is just that. It looks like my tiger barbs have dry skin. I don't know what's up with them. They don't act any different. They are still very active. The Red Tail Shark doesn't exhibit the same problem. I started feeding Omega One flake food and the colors have really started to pop, but this "dry skin" problem still persists. Should I add something to the tank, like stress coat or something? Please help, I want my fish looking (and feeling) their best.

Philpig

Put them back in the tank

Sorry

Kayin1470

Does the skin of the fish appear dusty in yellow or grey patches?

If so your fish has velvet =\

Johawk

Ok, what is and how do I treat Velvet?

COBettaCouple

Velvet is an external parasite. You can treat it with one of these meds:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=4723
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=4721
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=16807

Be careful with the CopperSafe, some fish don't do well with it.

Johawk

Thank you. I will go out this weekend and get some.

Johawk

Has anyone used this product or have any insight to whether it might work?
http://www.petco.com/product/3348/Ju...k-Buddies.aspx

COBettaCouple

We've used it and it has been effective with internal parasites. We haven't tried it for external parasites though.

Johawk

Well, so far so good. The fish are looking better after the first dose yesterday. I just did a water change and gave the tank a second dose. We'll see how things look tomorrow.

Calab

...so, what happened?