The CAH

OK all you fish-keepers out there -- Biggery, my 7" two yr old goldfish, was subject to a double whammy of Flexobacter head fuzz and septicemia. Bad Fish-Mom = dirty tank [ sorry Biggs]. He's in Isolation, being treated with Maracyn for the fuzz, & Maracyn 2 for the septicemia, as well as daily 50% water changes. It's been a week -- The fuzz is gone, but he still has a red streak on his tail.
The main tank is back to balance, thanks to two 50% water changes and the Python Gravel Vacuume.
There are 3 other goldfish - Speedy, Skulker & Greedy Gut [carnival winnings!!] in the main tank. They are all less than 1/2 his size eventho they are the same age. Amazingly, they took little harm from the dreadful water conditions.

The Questions are ---
Because the septicemia was triggered by Ammonia poisoning, how long to I have to keep him in the hopsital tank? He's active, eating and really wants to go home to his other little fish buddies, but he still has 1 inflamed blood vessel on his tail.
AND -- Do I keep treating him with Maracyn 2 until the red streak is gone, OR will daily 50% water changes suffice?

Shawnie

welcome to fishlore!!! poor mr biggs...I hope he feels better soon!!

septicemia is contagious as you probably know, so id keep him in QT until you are completely done his medicine requirements according to the box, or when its not visible to the eyes......

as far as the ammonia, thats going to be a continuous problem as goldies are HUGE waste producers and require 20 gal for one and 10 gal for each one after that..so to keep all 3 in the 20 gal, daily water changes will be required to keep those boys happy...if you can get some prime, and add it daily with your water changes, it neutralizes ammonia for 24 hours until your next change....

I hope everything clears up soon for you! and goodluck!