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ryuken168 · 07-01-2002, 01:19 AM

Hi, Welcome aboard..
hmmm, it's hard to say. I think it might be nitrate poisoning. I had a problem with my Parrot fish laying on the bottom not moving much and problem breathing, but not my other fish.
I would not use medication first. Try turning up the temp to 80 F. and add small amount of kosher salt or aquarium salt. I also would change 30% water at a time and airate the surface of the tank. The other thing is to cut back on feeding them.
I would not use Clout since this harmful to bottom feeders. I use Formalit II which is safe for all fish. Just remember to remove your carbon filter when using medication.
What kind of rocks and other stuff you have in the tank besides fish that might causing the problem.
So what color is the fungus? worm? snail? or algae? and does it move?
That as much as I can help with the info you gave.
Hope it helps....

07-01-2002, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
ryuken168 Little Fish Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Big Apple, NY Posts: 110	Re: Help Help Help Hi, Welcome aboard.. hmmm, it's hard to say. I think it might be nitrate poisoning. I had a problem with my Parrot fish laying on the bottom not moving much and problem breathing, but not my other fish. I would not use medication first. Try turning up the temp to 80 F. and add small amount of kosher salt or aquarium salt. I also would change 30% water at a time and airate the surface of the tank. The other thing is to cut back on feeding them. I would not use Clout since this harmful to bottom feeders. I use Formalit II which is safe for all fish. Just remember to remove your carbon filter when using medication. What kind of rocks and other stuff you have in the tank besides fish that might causing the problem. So what color is the fungus? worm? snail? or algae? and does it move? That as much as I can help with the info you gave. Hope it helps....