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brtaylor2000 Enthusiast Posts: 193 Kudos: 154 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2004	im sorry if this sounds stupid but are cories counted as scaleless fish? i just put in a medication for ick and put half the dose just in case
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	There's no such thing as a stupid question. I think they are considered scaleless, most catfish are, like plecos and such. Not 100% though...Natalie? If you're dosing meds, it is known for cats to be more sensitive than other fish... Last edited by FerretFanatic at 06-Dec-2004 18:29 -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Yes, i read that cories are considered scaleless fish. You may want to use a med that is safe for scaleless fish. As cories are not the best fish at handiling diseases even if it is just ick. As for the stupid question i'll have to agree with liana.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	brtaylor2000 I agree there is no such thing as a "Stupid" question. I have always been extremly careful when using any medications 1/2 - 1/3 strength is always the safest way to go. Also make sure you get good advice go to a good Aquarium and ask for some one with knowledge about your problem. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
brtaylor2000 Enthusiast Posts: 193 Kudos: 154 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2004	hey check out my hospital question my cory is acting wierd now
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	They are scaleless fish, like all catfish. They do have scutes (bony plates) on their sides, but these do not serve the same purpose as scales. Because of this, you should be careful when dosing any medication, although in my experience you do not necessarily need to use a half-dose unless the bottle says to with these kinds of fish. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Beefshank Enthusiast Posts: 246 Kudos: 141 Votes: 36 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	I responded to you hospital question, so check it. -Dennis
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05


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