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bkaryn Fingerling Posts: 46 Kudos: 17 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Jul-2003	Hi I have two sick clown loaches. They seem to have the mysterious "thinning" problem. One is very very thin and I was wondering when or if I should make the decision to euthanase. He idles vertically at the side of the tank and is terribly thin. I'm sure he's not enjoying life. Thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	bkaryn , Sorry to hear you're faced with this decision, it's a hard one I know! What have you tried for the clownloach so far? You dont have your actives listed so I couldnt take a peek :%). If it comes to it, there's a [link=FAQ on euthaniza]http://www.fishprofiles.net/faq/begin-longterm.asp#death" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link]. Hopefully someone will have some ideas for you that will save the euthanization. ^_^[hr width='40%']"Has someone taken your faith? It's real, the [link=pain]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] you feel. The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	Treat the tank with metronidazole or something similar to that meant for internal parasites, especially flagellates like hexamita. It's very likely a parasitic infection. I'm not sure where you can get those meds locally, you may need to check with a vet. It might be too late for the loach, but I would try treatment first. If there is no improvement after a few days, I would euthanize with clove oil. Treat the whole tank anyway, you'll want to treat the other fish as well.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	If you need help with locating medication, send me a PM. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
bkaryn Fingerling Posts: 46 Kudos: 17 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Jul-2003	Thanks everyone One of the loaches died over the weekend, the other is hanging in there. I will locate the medicine suggested and treat my whole tank. Seems odd that I have two non sick loaches and one of them is a healthy and fat! 5 inches
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36


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