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Old 09-08-2011, 04:07 PM   #1
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noticed this today on my bichir. got some silk like thread stuck on body floatoing uop. still eating ok. but will this go away on its own or do i need to medicate it? must i remove IT tankmate? thanks!
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Old 09-08-2011, 05:40 PM   #2
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noticed this today on my bichir. got some silk like thread stuck on body floatoing uop. still eating ok. but will this go away on its own or do i need to medicate it? must i remove IT tankmate? thanks!
Provide some pics, pls?
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Old 09-08-2011, 06:11 PM   #3
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noticed this today on my bichir. got some silk like thread stuck on body floatoing uop. still eating ok. but will this go away on its own or do i need to medicate it? must i remove IT tankmate? thanks!
Could be his slime, r they floating in ur water also? A picture would really help.
Normally, losing slime is a sign of stress, most likely u need to deworm him. Look out for tiny worms clinging onto his body or red patches on his belly area. If you find these, u need to medicate fast.
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Old 09-08-2011, 06:30 PM   #4
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phone cam pics cannot see the slime. went aquastar, uncle said ph droppping, measured ph at 6 using test kit. now addeda teaspoon of their kh buffer.. hope it works.
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Old 09-08-2011, 06:36 PM   #5
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ph 6 shouldn't cause this.
A ph drop could cause ph shock, the first signs of which would be fast gulping.

I can't see this being a ph problem.
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Old 09-08-2011, 06:40 PM   #6
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bichir isnt gulping at all, just steady on his place. doesnt look stress.. just noticed that thing on his body..
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Old 09-08-2011, 07:51 PM   #7
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bichir isnt gulping at all, just steady on his place. doesnt look stress.. just noticed that thing on his body..
Very white? 3d?
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Old 09-08-2011, 09:34 PM   #8
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phone cam pics cannot see the slime. went aquastar, uncle said ph droppping, measured ph at 6 using test kit. now addeda teaspoon of their kh buffer.. hope it works.
Honestly, don't trust what some shopkeepers say. Many don't know what they are saying. Just look at the condition of their tanks and water, you should know

How long have you had the bichir in the tank? Did anything new for your tank?
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:51 AM   #9
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thanks for all replies. fish webby gone from body. looks ok again.
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