Does anyone know what this spot is?

What is the water volume of the tank? 10gallons
How long has the tank been running? 4-5months
Does it have a filter?yes tetra iq 30
Does it have a heater? Yes
What is the water temperature? 75
What is the entire stocking of this tank? 2 black balloon mollies , bristlenose pleco

Maintenance
How often do you change the water? 1 per week
How much of the water do you change?30%
What do you use to treat your water? Seachem prime
Do you vacuum the substrate or just the water?yes vacuum

*Parameters - Very Important
Did you cycle your tank before adding fish? Yes
What do you use to test the water? Petco
What are your parameters? Don't know
Ammonia:
Nitrite:
Nitrate:
pH:

Feeding
How often do you feed your fish? 1 per day flakes 2x per week brine shrimp
How much do you feed your fish? Very small amount
What brand of food do you feed your fish? Tetra tropical plus flakes
Do you feed frozen? 2x per week
Do you feed freeze-dried foods?no

Illness & Symptoms
How long have you had this fish? 4-4 1/2 months
How long ago did you first notice these symptoms? 3days ago
In a few words, can you explain the symptoms? Swimming erratically in barrel rolls is best I can explain it
Have you started any treatment for the illness? Yes I tried Epsom salt and methylene blue
Was your fish physically ill or injured upon purchase? No
How has its behavior and appearance changed, if at all? It has something in the side of it please see picture

Explain your emergency situation in detail.
She's not eating can't swim very lethargic I don't know what to do I've tried every thing I can find online please help

 

Are you referring to that gold sort of iridescence on the side of its head? I wonder if it’s velvet?

 

Doing barrell rolls can be swim bladder issues I think??

 

Are you referring to that gold sort of iridescence on the side of its head? I wonder if it’s velvet?

Yes it didn't have that before and the other Mollie I have doesn't have it .... Honestly I have no idea what it is I kinda thought it was a swim bladder issue but ive tried Epsom salt bath once a day for the last 3days I put 1 and a half tablespoons in 2 gallons of water and put the fish in it for 10 mins then move her back into a hospital tank I set up and yesterday i did a methaline blue bath I've also tried feeding her peas and I've been doing daily 30% water changes nothing seems to be working I don't know what else to do

Are you referring to that gold sort of iridescence on the side of its head? I wonder if it’s velvet?

Yes it didn't have that before and the other Mollie I have doesn't have it .... Honestly I have no idea what it is I kinda thought it was a swim bladder issue but ive tried Epsom salt bath once a day for the last 3days I put 1 and a half tablespoons in 2 gallons of water and put the fish in it for 10 mins the

Doing barrell rolls can be swim bladder issues I think??

move her back into a hospital tank I set up and yesterday i did a methaline blue bath I've also tried feeding her peas and I've been doing daily 30% water changes nothing seems to be working I don't know what else to do

Doing barrell rolls can be swim bladder issues I think??

That's what I thought and I searched online for how to treat it and tried Epsom salt and methaline blue

Doing barrell rolls can be swim bladder issues I think??

Do you know how to treat swim bladder issues other then using methylene blue or Epsom salt? I'm honestly Willing to try just about anything I feel so bad for her she's been sick for days and nothing Ive tired is helping

 

Hi,

So sorry your fin baby is having problems!

If she is having trouble breathing, is lethargic, has no appetite, and is flashing against objects in the tank, then she may have velvet. When she swims, is she trying to rub agaisnt things? If so, this is her trying to scrape off the parasites (Oodinium). The gold coloring on her gills is what makes us think she might have this parasite. With velvet, the parasites will attack the gills first, and then can spread to the other parts of the body.

I would recommend that you read about the condition to see if that matches what is going on with her.

If it does sound like that is what is going on, you will need some sort of copper based med to help fight it. I have used Cupramine by Seachem, and Copper Safe by Mardel. You can raise the temp of the tank to about 84, turn the lights off, and add aquarium salt to help prevent any secondary infections that the parasties bursting from the fish's body might cause. Keeping the lights dim or off will help because the parasite contains chlorophyll and needs light to live/reproduce/thrive.

Aquarium salt baths will help more than epsom salt baths if she has velvet. But if you are going to treat the entire tank, then that should hlep in case your other molly is infected, too.

This parasite is one that takes advantage of a stressed, weakened fish. It's believed that it is present in most fish tanks, but healthy fish can stave it off with no problem.

Since you did not list the levels of your water parameters, does that mean that you do not normally test your tank water? If not, it might be worth it to invest in a decent freshwater test kit, or bring a sample to Petco and let them test it. The kits are much better than the strips for water testing. There might be something going on with the water that you are unaware of.

I hope this helps, and I hope she gets better soon!!!

 

Hi,

So sorry your fin baby is having problems!

If she is having trouble breathing, is lethargic, has no appetite, and is flashing against objects in the tank, then she may have velvet. When she swims, is she trying to rub agaisnt things? If so, this is her trying to scrape off the parasites (Oodinium). The gold coloring on her gills is what makes us think she might have this parasite. With velvet, the parasites will attack the gills first, and then can spread to the other parts of the body.

I would recommend that you read about the condition to see if that matches what is going on with her.

If it does sound like that is what is going on, you will need some sort of copper based med to help fight it. I have used Cupramine by Seachem, and Copper Safe by Mardel. You can raise the temp of the tank to about 84, turn the lights off, and add aquarium salt to help prevent any secondary infections that the parasties bursting from the fish's body might cause. Keeping the lights dim or off will help because the parasite contains chlorophyll and needs light to live/reproduce/thrive.

Aquarium salt baths will help more than epsom salt baths if she has velvet. But if you are going to treat the entire tank, then that should hlep in case your other molly is infected, too.

This parasite is one that takes advantage of a stressed, weakened fish. It's believed that it is present in most fish tanks, but healthy fish can stave it off with no problem.

Since you did not list the levels of your water parameters, does that mean that you do not normally test your tank water? If not, it might be worth it to invest in a decent freshwater test kit, or bring a sample to Petco and let them test it. The kits are much better than the strips for water testing. There might be something going on with the water that you are unaware of.

I hope this helps, and I hope she gets better soon!!!

Thank you so much for your reply that's exactly what she's doing im going to go get the seachem cupramine right now I cant thank you enough if you have any other recommendations for things I can try please let me know .... Thank you thank you thank you so much

Hi,

So sorry your fin baby is having problems!

If she is having trouble breathing, is lethargic, has no appetite, and is flashing against objects in the tank, then she may have velvet. When she swims, is she trying to rub agaisnt things? If so, this is her trying to scrape off the parasites (Oodinium). The gold coloring on her gills is what makes us think she might have this parasite. With velvet, the parasites will attack the gills first, and then can spread to the other parts of the body.

I would recommend that you read about the condition to see if that matches what is going on with her.

If it does sound like that is what is going on, you will need some sort of copper based med to help fight it. I have used Cupramine by Seachem, and Copper Safe by Mardel. You can raise the temp of the tank to about 84, turn the lights off, and add aquarium salt to help prevent any secondary infections that the parasties bursting from the fish's body might cause. Keeping the lights dim or off will help because the parasite contains chlorophyll and needs light to live/reproduce/thrive.

Aquarium salt baths will help more than epsom salt baths if she has velvet. But if you are going to treat the entire tank, then that should hlep in case your other molly is infected, too.

This parasite is one that takes advantage of a stressed, weakened fish. It's believed that it is present in most fish tanks, but healthy fish can stave it off with no problem.

Since you did not list the levels of your water parameters, does that mean that you do not normally test your tank water? If not, it might be worth it to invest in a decent freshwater test kit, or bring a sample to Petco and let them test it. The kits are much better than the strips for water testing. There might be something going on with the water that you are unaware of.

I hope this helps, and I hope she gets better soon!!!

Hi they don't sell either of those locally I have to order from Amazon but they do sell copper safe from a company called fritz should I try that or just order it from Amazon and have it delivered tomorrow ? Also if I should order it do you think the seachem or mardel works better ?

 

Copper Safe is the Mardel product. Sorry, I forgot it was put out by Fritz! I would get that and start treatment right away. Also, don't forget the heat, turn off the lights, and the aquarium salt.

This link shows a pic of the product, not an endorsement for the seller on amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/Fritz-Aquati...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863992872206&psc=1

Post updates so I will know how your mollies are doing!

 

Here's an updated copper safe bottle, but it's the same stuff....

Mardel Coppersafe®

Sorry for the confusion!!!!

 

Here's an updated copper safe bottle, but it's the same stuff....

Mardel Coppersafe®

Sorry for the confusion!!!!

Awesome thank you so much for the info and helping me sorry for the late reply i just finished work

Copper Safe is the Mardel product. Sorry, I forgot it was put out by Fritz! I would get that and start treatment right away. Also, don't forget the heat, turn off the lights, and the aquarium salt.

This link shows a pic of the product, not an endorsement for the seller on amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/Fritz-Aquati...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863992872206&psc=1

Post updates so I will know how your mollies are doing!

Awesome thank you so much for the info and helping me sorry for the late reply supper busy, long night at work but I'm on my way home now ill definitely get that today..... thank you !

Here's an updated copper safe bottle, but it's the same stuff....

Mardel Coppersafe®

Sorry for the confusion!!!

They have that at petco I'll stop on my way home and get it thank you, I also ordered the one from the Amazon link you sent and the seachem so I'll probably just return those since they won't be delivered until Monday .... Should I also put it in the tank with my other Mollie and bristlenose pleco or just the hospital tank?

 

Here's an updated copper safe bottle, but it's the same stuff....

Mardel Coppersafe®

Sorry for the confusion!!!!

I got the copper safe and put it in the hospital tank with her it's a 5gallon tank and copper safe instructions say 1 teaspoon for every 4gallons but Im worried about using it so I put half a teaspoon in the 5gallon tank I figure it's not quite 5gallons anyways pretty sure that's if the water is at the top of the tank and it's slightly below the top I just hope I don't over dose it I really hope this works I feel so bad for her .....

I got the copper safe and put it in the hospital tank with her it's a 5gallon tank and copper safe instructions say 1 teaspoon for every 4gallons but Im worried about using it so I put half a teaspoon in the 5gallon tank I figure it's not quite 5gallons anyways pretty sure that's if the water is at the top of the tank and it's slightly below the top I just hope I don't over dose it I really hope this works I feel so bad for her .....

I just wanted to say thank you and I truly appreciate your advice and willingness to help some one you don't even know that's beyond awesome I honestly can't thank you enough
To everyone who's helped me with tryin to treat my fish thank you if it wasnt for the kindness of all of you I would have lost my favorite gold fish a few months ago and now I'm getting help with my Mollie I can't thank you all enough I'm not great with words I just wish I had a better way of conveying my gratitude and appreciation .... Thank you all

 

Keep us updated on your molly's progress!

 

Just wanted to give a update and say thank you

My Mollie seems to finally be doing a little better she's trying to swim more, she can't swim like she usually does but at least she's moving around and the gold coloring on her side doesn't look as bad ...... I appreciate all of the knowledge and advice given to me . thank you again, take care and be well.

 

You are very welcome, and hope that she gets back to her normal self completely very soon!!!

 

Just wanted to give a update my molly is doing a lot better just took her out of the hospital tank and put her back into her normal tank she's swimming normally at 1st she looked kinda scared and hid under some decorations but it's been about half hour and she looks pretty happy and is stuck to one of the other molles like she use to be they were inseparable before she got sick .and now both of them are back together happy as can be.... looks like everything is going to be ok.... im truly thankful to everyone for helping me ...

 

That’s great news! I’m glad she’s doing well.