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@bluedawg27cp61

2 жыл бұрын

would this work with camallanus worms in fish?

@tomh8782

Жыл бұрын

As I am a complete newbie to fish keeping hobby so was just wondering how to treat for intestinal parasites etc. for small tropical freshwater fish which are around only 2cm- 4cm being the largest size in my 18.5-20 US Gallon fish tank or 70 litre which I have. As I had my firsh tank/ aquarium set up for over 1 year or around 1.5 years doing fishless cycling method and having growing out some live plants using Fritz Zyme 7 live nitrifying bacteria and for natural ammonia using Fritz zyme fishless fuel. According to my local pet store/ fish store they said my fish tank water was very well cycled and very good consistent water parameters except that my water PH being slightly high at 7.6 and also quite high water hardness but other than that completely good. I have quite a lot of live beginner aquarium plants covering nearly my whole aquarium and the fish I have are 5 small red cherry barbs, 2 bright and wonderful Yellow Honey Gourami and 2 beautiful black/ greyish colour Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish/ Otto which are very much like plecos (Latin name: Otocinclus. sp.) As they only tend to stick to the sides of my glass fish tank or on top of ornaments or my live plants. As for regarding health generally majority of the fish look very nice, vibrant colour and swimming around well however one of the red Cherry barb is looking quite sluggish or at least down at the bottom of the fish tank by himself and not eating much mostly unlike the other community fish or possibly something red sticking out of it's underside belly lile bloat possibly??? I have also one of catfish I noticed strangely just started yesterday white stringy poop coming out as it was swimming around which if correct according to my research/ knowledge is obvious sign of intestinal parasites etc. Other than that all my other fish such as my 2 Yellow Honey Gourami are completely fine and seem to be very healthy and doing very well, looking fine and eating well etc. Any useful information/ tips and advice would be very helpful and greatly appreciated. As obviously unlike in this wonderful KZread video I obviously can't treat fish individually by taking them out of the fish tank and lying them flat on a towel etc. as my fish are way too small. Also unfortunately as I don't have enough money I only have 1 fish tank so no other separate fish tank to use as a hospital tank to treat the fish that maybe looking sick in my opinion individually. As recommended by Kaveman Aquatics KZread channel I have been using since I bought my fish (not bought all at once obviously) using Seachem stability and Seachem Prime and Seachem Flouish Advance for my live plants. Thank you, Kind regards, Tom from UK.

Recalibrated his thoughts after being violated lmao hahaha that was funny man! Lol... thanks for the advice Kev.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆 My pleasure, hope you never have to use this, but its better to be prepared just in case. 💪

@jose4444

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics yeah lol... yeah bro for sure appreciate it... last week I got 3 Minotaur rasboras the green tetras and 2 died and idk why.. I check my water and I have 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, and 0 nitrate for 2 weeks I’ve had these parameters. I was gonna ask you do I do a water change even when I have all 0s??... the fish look happy and they eat the food I give them.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

0 nitrate is strange. When your bacteria convert ammonia and nitrite it will add nitrate. Maybe something is wrong with your test kit, try a new one and make sure your water really is ok.

@jose4444

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics oh okay gotcha, cause I’m using the API fresh water master kit and so far it has worked. The nitrate me out like a little orange color so idk.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

@@jose4444 orange on the nitrate isn’t 0, that means you have nitrates which is normal. Check this video out - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lGSbqo9vlpeXhcY.html

This is by far, my most favorite aquatic video, Kev! Why? It's because it's a lifesaving process. I can't thank you enough as I'm about to put one of my emaciated discus through your steps. Much appreciate it!

You’re the man!!! Loving this channel. We’re pulling for you Flave!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Flave doin great 😊🤣

“Recalibrating his thoughts after being violated” 😂🤣🤣😂

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed the vid 💪

Useful information presented clearly and efficiently. This channel will be huge!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, hope so! 😊

Excellent!! This is definitely a great one!! So glad Flave was able to pull through. It’s more difficult when it’s nano fish but usually prazi pro helps 👍🏼🐟

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, Flave is an original, a OG! Lol 😁

Just wanted to say thanks for your videos, all the way from Melbourne, Australia!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! For watching all the way from Australia, that’s awesome!

You a real one for this...KZreadr of the year hands down

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! 😊💪

This is the best hobby . It teaches many things so much still to know. So thanks for your videos 📹 ✌️

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

Thanks for the tips! I never overlook this type of information. Better to stay ready! Than to get ready!💪

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thats absolutely right, you never know what you'll run into with this hobby, better to be prepared! 💪

Another marvelous video, thank you bro!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed 😊💪

“I like your cut G!” Lol Awesome video bro! I used your other video using the food method and worked like a charm. I noticed my electric blue with a sunken belly, so I quickly quarantined him and fed him his meds. Luckily he ate the food. Days later I noticed his pal starting getting a sunken belly as well, so I decided to dose the entire tank. 3 months later everyone doing great! Thank you sir. Also I was holding my breath the entire time you were medicating flavaflav lol

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks bro, glad you were able to help your boys in time! 😊💪

Damn Kev, not gonna lie, if I had to do what you demonstrated in this video......my fish might not make it. Awesome video as usual. Very informative, don't ever take this down, thanks for sharing!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad you enjoyed it. Just keep in mind, the thought of doing it is actually worse, lol Hopefully you will never have to do it though.

Thanks Kev, very helpful, great channel bro

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you’re enjoying the channel!

Commenting in hopes this video gets ranked higher! Only video that saved my fish tanks ! Thanks

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! Glad I could help! 😊

Great video! I am hoping the first method works as I am treating kuhli loaches which are very very small. So happy to hear flavo-flav recovered!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Usually first method does the trick! Good luck

Thanks bro! Saved to my favorites in case I have to do something similar! Great video once again!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Better to have this info and never need it! 💪

@MikeVieira

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics for sure!

thanks for the video, glad to see he's doing better 😁

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Hadn't noticed or even knew that fish could have worms/internal parasites. This video will probably save my fish lives. Several have sunken bellies. Thanks for all you do for the fish keeping community.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Definitely try the meds in the food method on your entire tank first. Check it out here in case you missed it - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIekpLelfpCemqw.html

Your tank looking amazing👍😊

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! 😊

Part of the message was cut sorry: ssive bravo to you bro. Amazing stuff! Thanks for the great video as always. Let’s keep those subs number growing. You deserve it mate!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, appreciate you and the positive feedback! Like I said, the thought is worse than actually doing it. But hopefully you'll never need to.

@ilcancelliere6010

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics You’re absolutely right mate, I hope I’ll never need to do that. However I am learning so much from your videos and I can only thank you for the continuous good and valuable content. Much appreciated bro, all the very best and keep up with the amazing and very informative videos you provide for fishkeeping lovers like us.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilcancelliere6010 thanks bro, will do! 😊💪

Thank you for everything!

@KaveManAquatics

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

Man this was very helpful thank a lot bro

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Best video ever!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, glad you liked it! 😊💪

I tried this method after seeing your video which has a lot more clear instructions and it helped my 3 cichlids recover from wasting disease after a week treatment, they are eating well but only brine shrimp for now and not the pellets and don't see any white poop... hoping they will start eating pellets at some point....

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Glad I was able to help. My guy had a hard time getting the pellets down too, Try adding Garlic guard to your pellets, They will gobble it right up.

hey dude,I’m Michael in Saint Augustine Fl.I have a 40 G Stock Tub outside,with White Clouds.Ive tts humid now,so I put frozen water bottles floating in,to keep temps 80 or under.I have 20ish White Clouds in it,every other day I find floating fish.I thought I need to take it to Pets Mart to test,the result was everything is fine.I’m thinking it could be Temp flux,and sunken belly syndrome.I heard with White Clouds,and Tetras,there over bred so much,that the weaker ones,dont last.Its a guessing game when it comes to sick fish.one can medicate,or do water changes,and some fish still die.Love your videos≥

love seeing fish recover and thrive!

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!! 😊

Thank you man!!!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Great Video and extremely helpful. Question...I can't get any General Cure or Para Cleanse up here in Toronto Canada as they could be all sold out. I have some MetroPlex and wanted to know could I use that as well in replacement of General Cure or Para Cleanse? Thanks Pete

Thanks for the advice! I feel like I shouldve thought about this before lol

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

That what I said when I found the original video too lol

Thanks for the advice Kev keep up the great work brotha👍🏾 Have you made a video about TIC?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, will do! Whats TIC?

@austinrandall1343

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics haha I mean ICH white spots my frontosas have it and I’m using NOX-ICH but idk if I should water change daily or wait three days idk what to do Kev please help me understand

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I use ich-X and follow the dosage on the bottle. Make sure you remove the infected guy into a hospital tank because ich will spread to everyone.

@austinrandall1343

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics thanks for the reply champ I believe all my fish has ich due to them swimming up and down on the glass scratching themselves from build up salt on the wall 🤦🏾‍♂️ but I will try Ich-X and due as instructed but do you water change at all in the process Kev?

Yes kaveman ur reading my mind

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome lol 😆

In my experiece metro infused foods are less intrusive to an already sick and weakened fish. Problem with food you have to feed them before they stop eating. That is why I am a proponent of feeding metro infused food twice a year as a preventative routine.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

That is a good habit to form I agree. my previous method was exactly that, mixing metro and garlic and feeding...some viewers asked about when fish won’t eat, that’s why I labeled this as a last resort. But thanks for the great tip!

@lavitzslambert9255

3 жыл бұрын

You said 2 times a year to feed metro as a preventive. U meant it as only 2 days a year? Or 2 treatments a year? I believe a treatment of metro is feeding one week/7days if I’m not mistaking

@HalfManHalfCichlid

3 жыл бұрын

@@lavitzslambert9255 I feed twice a day for three days every 6 months. A few months back I noticed a large Vieja had signs of HITH disease. I hand fed him in a corner of the tank and it cleared up within 10 days.

My man!! Flav! Thanks for the demo Kev! Btw, I just bought a Seapora 75! Uppin my game lil! I’ll be in touch, gonna need your advice on all kinds a tech! Haha💪

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro, congrats! 👏

@rahimkhakee7750

3 жыл бұрын

Thanx bro, just picked it up, I’ll send u some pic soon, cool💪

@BezzBerry-xb3fx

5 ай бұрын

​@KaveManAquatics kev I'm having trouble with white poop iv messaged u on a different video then seen this video,,,,could I do the same but use metroplex????

hey kev how are you doing brotha? I'm so glad I see your channel growing so fast. I have 2 questions: 1st. im not a big fan of Epsom salt, did this Epsom salt work on your fish? it says its not food grade. 2nd. I don't see you very often anymore brother, hopefully everything is fine and you doing good. any upcoming video?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

The epsom salt definitely help get my guy to poop out all the junk that was stuck in him lol And yes I’m doing great! Been working hard on my new African Cichlid online course, launching it very soon! So keep an eye out 😉 or get on the waiting list here - KaveManaquatics.com/keeping-African-cichlids

@BenSlt.

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics thanks kev for answering my questions you are awesome. I checked your website and I can say it's full of useful information for new cichlids keepers. keep the good work up and I wish you the best on your cichlidy way.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenSlt. lol

This was huge!! Thanks again brother. Just ordered everything lol

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck!

@InnovatewithLes

3 жыл бұрын

Quick question: Would adding MetroPlex to this help or be more harmful? Thanks again brother...Just tried this on my fish he’s small maybe 2 inches...hoping this helps his bloat!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Dont add metroplex because the original meds already have metroplex in it.

@InnovatewithLes

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Amazing! Thanks again. Will give an update in the FB group soon

You the man!!

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😁

Hi Kev. I’ve been. Educating my fish with API GC since Saturday evening. One starting flashing against a barrel decor inside the tank (couple of times). I kept my eye on her and by the end of the night I seen two others do it. Did not see any white spots on any of the fish. No distress is seen in them no rapid breathing, still are eating and swimming around. Followed instructions and so far still flashing (all of them now). Can’t raise the heat on the tank heater cause I don’t have that option (standard heater that came as a kit). Been checking water parameters, been good. Keeping tank clean….I tried low dose salt (really low) but my Cory’s scared the bajesus out of me so I did a water change and they are ok. I have no idea what to do and there are literally NO vets near me who specialize in fish. Best I got was to call the Shedd Aquarium (live near Chicago) and ask them who their vet is. Even the local pet stores basically just try to treat their fish on their own. I’m at a loss and don’t want this to get worse. Any advice? How long does this usually take? I have platys and the two Cory’s

Whats up Kev.. What stage/tray should the poly-fil go in on a Fx6?? Awesome informal videos man!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

In the bottom of your top tray. Just before water hitting your bio-media

Thank you! This was very helpful. I hope I never have to try this method, especially with teeny-tiny fish. :)

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Kev. This is such an eye opener. You’re legend! I’ve got to admit I’ll be honest I’d be quite worried to do what you just did so my ma

That's a good video😀👍

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Recalibrating his thoughts 😂😂 thanks for the video 👍

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

lol, My pleasure 😊

Good info ... Vamonos

very interesting!

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good to be prepared with this...just in case!

Hi kave hope you are well. I am wandering is it possible to know from where you got those big ornaments.... Any link????? Please thanks again 😍🤩

You are absolutely amazing ❤️ I am from India🇮🇳, My dad brought 20 gallon tank, and that pet shop guy had loaded it with 11 African chichlid, 1.5 years ago. Currently there is only one left, he is aggressive too. I know it's too small for this fish, but I am a student and want to keep it alive till I buy my new big tank..this fish is alone and I don't know which fish to add with it can live happily. Please answer my query sir, there is no guy around me to discuss about this except u as an expert.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching from India!! 😊 Unfortunately you’re right that tank is too small for him, and anything you add to that tank will just be killed by his aggression. I would just leave him alone until you upgrade your tank, then add a bunch more new guys same size or bigger than him.

Ay, I'm peepin game from Kev all the way in KCMO. I'm about to setup my first african cichlid tank and was curious as to what causes the parasites. Is it a result from poorly taking care of the tank water, conditions, and parameters or just a random thing like tha dreaded Covid-19?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not random. Poor water conditions cause stress. When fish are stressed they're susceptible to any disease. That's why its key to keep your water fresh and clean!

i know this is an older video. hopping for some advice. My rams are getting this and i move them into a hospital tank with general cure i have a 50% success rate with that and a lot of rams are getting sick. I have 6x 2ft tanks with a 5ft sump. is my whole system infected or do i just treat individual fish I see with signs . there are still a lot of rams not showing any signs. Feel a little overwhelmed and wouldn't mind another opinion

Wow. I just came across this video as I am trying to research about my fish (ranchu goldfish). Same thing, he hasn’t been eating and I can’t diagnose him well. Only symptom was he suddenly became inactive then doesn’t eat. One time he tried to eat he just spits it out. After that I moved him into a quarantine tub with salt and methylene blue and then I notice he started to have a fin rot. Treated him with API’s Fin and Body Cure for 2 weeks, the fin rot fortunately didn’t progress much since I noticed it. Also done a highly concentrated salt dips (1/2 cup per gallon) for 5 mins. But still after all these he’s still not eating. Now I’m treating him with praziquantel and hope it would eliminate the internal bacteria that’s preventing him from eating. I might also add a doze of metronidazole. If that still doesn’t work I will give this a shot. Thank you for this! Great video.

Question, I have a 60 gallon tank with probably 22 Mbuna, 1 pictus cat, and 1 Petricola Synodontis. I need to medicate the tank, so would I still use your method of 5 focus to 1 metroplex, with the garlic guard? Thanks in advance. Oh, great channel by the way!! I just found you looking for this.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, the ratio is enough to medicate the food for your entire stock.

HI KEV! I have a juvenile Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, and when I bought him and his sibling, they both seemed fine and were swimming around with a ton of energy in my 30 gallon tank along with my 2 Geophagus Tapajos, my Turquoise Jewel Cichlid, and my cory cats. About a week later, his sibling (the smaller of the two) started acting weird and was hanging out near the top of the water and then two days later, he stopped eating... and then about 4 days after that, we found him on the floor of the tank in the substrate, dead.... Now, about a week after that happened, the one that is still alive is starting to do the same thing. He swims around very slowly, and is usually hanging out near the top of the tank and not eating. He is doing weird things with his mouth where he like pushes out his lips and was like gasping for air (is what it looked like). He swims around from the upper part of the water to the bottom every so often and just sits and stares at this rock and doesn't move for about 5 minutes. I've noticed that the Jewel cichlid has been nipping at him and the rest of my fish, but would that be enough to make him not eat and act the way he is acting? His very bright beautiful shades of blue on his scales are starting to have a very faint yellowish tint to it now... I dont know what to do! PLEASE HELP! I have metroplex, paraguard, polyguard, kanaplex, focus, garlicguard, and CopperSafe. He WONT eat though! I just tried feeding him the medicated food last night and he wouldn't! (Frozen Brine Shrimp but thawed out, Metroplex, Focus, and 2-3 drops of garlic)

@austinnichols3149

5 ай бұрын

@KaveManAquatics

Hey Kev. Big fan of your channel. My problem is that my big Lemon Jake developed ICK. My aquarium people here advised me to treat my whole tank with Copper. The ick on my Jake is subsiding but now I'm noticing my Red Empress OB baby is starting to flash every once in a while. Is this a sign of bad things to come?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, it’s good that you treated the whole tank, but how long did you treat for...ich has to be killed in 2 stages...so continue with the meds for another round at least.

I like your new tank

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 😊

Epsom salt liquid straight into peacock cichlid stomach helped for Sunken belly .. I tired different option before using this nothing else worked .. Thanks mate

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Glad I was able to help 😊

Thank you sir

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure!

Love the vids... I have a question, how do I lower nitrates. More water changes or should I add plants to my peacock tank.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and yes! Both will help in lowering nitrates 👍

I have sunken belly in my Mbuna tank on about 7 out of the 40 fish in the tank. I have treated them with multiple methods but they still have the concave belly. They all act completely normal and have a healthy appetite but it has been months and there belly is the same.

I just did this process for my 3 Discus (because they are not eating) then I put them back in a separated tank, do I need to treat the whole tank with Paracleanse too? Or this “surgery” should be enough for them?

You are not worried about the parasites spreading in the tank? I have angelfish l am having a hard time treating but my best pair seems good but I not sure if I can trust they're clear when other fish in the tank have worms?

That was unreal to watch!! :o)

How long is the shelf life for the Paracleanse?

Can you do those with expel p? I have had callamus worms in my other tanks. I see no symptoms in my current fish in a different tank but he's not eating and acting like he's dying. he's my favorite fish. He may have it too from the siphon maybe. I put some in the water and nothing happened. Also tried general cure in the water

KaveMan I'm some what new and well my cichlid has the stringy poop and I'm doing your method with do I need to do water change I have a 75 gallon and mixed with other fish any help please

Help, flowerhorn is laying at bottom of tank. He had white poop. I’ve treated him with several medications and had soaked food, and tank. He will swim up to get food but doesn’t eat and back down to bottom

I don’t have general cure but have metroplex, polyguard and kanaplex- can I do this with just metronome mor metroplex and kanaplex?

Oh You are amazing ,I don't think I can do it.so I'ma try treating my entire tank cause they are eating.

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 if theyre eating deffintely try medicating the food first

Hi there, i hope you can point me in the right direction. I recently got myself some peacock bass which have been doing rather well. However about 3 days ago i did a water change and ever since my fish have been acting very strange. Spitting out their food and not swallowing it again and spending most of their time hiding. Also, i thought it be worth the mention, but i seem to have millions of these tiny white bugs in my aquarium. Could they possibly be the cause?

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the tiny white bugs, but when your fish stop eating it could be stress or disease related. Try posting a pic of the white bugs in the facebook group. Someone there may recognize what it is.

Wassup cave man I just did this method to my malawi gar as a last method. He stopped eating about 2 weeks ago and I couldn't get him to eat the medicated food I've been feeding to all my fish the last week. I medicate my tank with ich x and also general cure powder after a water change every 2 to 3 days. As soon as I put him back in the tank he was freaking for a but and then went down to the bottom of the tank and laid side ways. Kinda scared me I thought he was going to die but I nudged him and now he is swimming around slowly seems really stressed but It's been about 20 minutes and he's okay still.i hope it works out. Thanks !

@andrenym00

7 ай бұрын

Did he make it?

very important video, thank you so much bro, what would you suggest for swim bladder, can i opt the same treatment or some other, please answer TIA

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

For swim bladder try feeding some skinned green peas, this can aid in digestion if that’s the cause of the swim bladder disorder. Aquarium salt in this case would be more effective at treating the multiple causes of swim bladder. Also make sure your water is pristine! Water change every 2-3 days.

@aravalimarbles7495

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks

How much of this exact method idea for just soaking a little of frozen shrimp in it?

Hey Kevin where did you get the rock decor for you cichlid tank ,I live in Chicago and I can’t find anywhere only pets mart has a imitation. Version not very well built

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

These are from Petsmart. I removed them not too long after though because the paint started to chip off them.

What if you ocasionally see stringy poop and the fish eats normally? Im trying to figure out what's wrong. The water quality was bad for awhile and the fish had been gasping for air and acting sluggish. Now the water is way higher in quality than before, and he's swimming around the tank really fast, rubbing on the tubing and eating a lot. I cant tell if he's sick or just... better?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Occasional stringy poop could just be a digestive issue. Maybe too much protein. Try changing the food up and that might help. Heres what I feed - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGqTppSphdennso.html

@futuresocieties.

3 жыл бұрын

If fish not eating, it's usually indicative of stress(check water parameters), bloat, or malnutrition, it could also be just because of picky eating, so agree switch the diet up. A white casting or the white stringy poop you see may not be a cause of concern, it's usually either a digestive response if fish has gone a while without eating, or it could be simply natural. If you see white stringy poop more than once or often, that's the time to be concerned. If the fish hasn't ate for a long time and you are seeing this poop it's a digestive response, as the fish has been unable to eat, could be many factors of why the fish IS NOT EATING definitely one of those is a parasite though. Knowing what to look for and constantly observing appears to be key.

Can't you hold the fish vertical for gravity makes it go down?

Your amazing! My boyfriend and I watch you faithfully. I have a sick chilid who won't eat or swim. He is in a hospital tank. Can I just treat the water with medication?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Not eating is a sign of internal parasite and its best to try to feed him the meds. But the method here first - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIekpLelfpCemqw.html before doing this last resort

@futuresocieties.

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Or a sign of stress, sign of poor water conditions. Really it could be many different causes, thus drastically different ways of treating a problem..

That is great, but try to do that with Neon Tetras. It is almost impossible in a five gal or ten gal planted aquarium.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yea those guys are tiny

thank you so much i not sure whats going on with mean everything good in my tank the night before they where fine this morning there swimming oddly laying at bottom of tank there not bloated they look fine but fins are laying down and not eating i have mbunas so im trying gerenal cure api and Epsom salt and hoping for the best its not 1 or 2 its 8 i had 18 2 died my 2 bumblebees just started acting odd but 2 out of all are fine this is nuts thanks for your information 75 gallon 2 wavemakes 2 sponge filters a internal filter and a 110 hob

How much grams should i use for a 5 gallon hospital tank?

Please help my fish as worms coming out of her stomach . They look dead and I’ve managed to pull a few out. I’ve been treating tank. I’ve lost a few guppy’s because of this.

I just had to do this with one of my guys who stopped eating.. Is it best to make a new mixture each day or would it be safe to put it in a Tupperware jar and use the rest of what I didn’t use today?

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

You can keep the epsom salt and water mixture for as long as you need. Make the meds and water mixture daily.

@SkubaSteveosAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics thank you my man I just had to do this unfortunately one of my guys had super sunken belly and stopped eating , I’ll try everything for my guys!

What’s up Kev. I purchased a lemon jake last Friday & he still hasn’t eaten. No signs of stress that I can see. He swims across the tank but does a lot of glass surfing. Swimming up & down the side glass of the tank majority of the time. Did some research & it said nothing to worry about unless it goes past 2 weeks. & I do feed the fish a variety. Frozen brine shrimp, Norfin pellets with the concoction (special sauces like you taught lol) & flakes. Still nothing!!! What do you think?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Glass surfing can sometimes be a sign of stress, not always though...he could also have internal parasites which can kill appetite...or It could just mean he needs time to adjust to his new home before he’s comfortable enough to eat. Is he in quarantine? If not I would take the cautious side and treat your entire tank for internal parasites as it is very contagious and best to attack it sooner rather than later.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Treat with the first method for about 2 weeks, it’s good if all your other guys eat the meds too...if he still doesn’t eat then try this method. Hopefully it’s nothing, just a little stress...but better to be safe if you mixed him into your main tank.

@jamarmcniell2353

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics as always thank you Kev!!! Your like the cichlid guru 😂

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

😊💪

What brand is that I’m gonna see if Walgreens or rite aid sells it I use the syringe food and med in the mouth lol

My molly won't eat he might have internal parasites but he poops stringy white. I want to medicate him but I have invertebrates in my 30 gal tank. Would the meds hurt my invertebrates.

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

It can be stressful to them if the medication is used in the water. It's best to mix the medication into the food, with focus, so the fish eat it immediately and very little, if any, will be in the water column to affect your invertabrates.

I'm super upset bro. Was watching my fish swim today and noticed my electric blue Johanni has sunken belly. Hes still very active and eats but still 😭😭. I don't like to see my guy sick. My plan is to feed him medicated pellets just like you shown in your video and I'll add some aquarium salts to the tank. Any other advice Kev? Please help if you can.

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your guy, you're on the right track with the meds. Dont do this method unless he stops eating. Good luck with your guy!

Hi Kev. Hope you are well. My parrot cichlid has been upside down in the tank near the surface of the water for the last 2 years. I do not know how to get her back to normal. Please help. Thanks. Dr. W.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

2 years!?!?!? Seriously???

So you have to mix half a packet of general cure (everyday) with 3% epsom salt solution , for everyday treatment?

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

No, after using the half packet, Keep that solution you just made and use it for the next few days.

Hi mate need help ! I can’t reduce my Kh , I just use osmosis water since 3 week but nothing, my new filter fluval 307 has 3 week too. Some idea to reduce ? Thanks

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Add wood! It’ll definitely lower PH, KH, and GH

The left over meds in the cup can be reused? Or do I have to dump it?

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

They can be re-used for 1-2 days. After that I would dump it. Good luck with your guys!

I have a yellow lab that I just got from someone else about a week ago, from when I got the fish, it never really swam around and it’s belly is always on the gravel. I am thinking it has sucken gut because his belly looks alittle sunken but I don’t see no white stringy poop. He still fights to eat but struggles because he’s always sinking back to the bottom. What does this sound like to you? Please reply if u can help I am desperate & if it was sucken belly I am scared he infected my other African cichlids.. he is in a hospital tank right now separated. He’s been like this for days idk what to do.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

If hes eating normally it may not be internal parasites. But cut the feeding down to ensure its not bloat. Yellow labs are herbivores so he needs to eat veggie based meals. Too much protien can cause bloat in Mbunas. He could just be adjusting to the new environment and new water parameters. Keep him in hospital tank for about a week or 2 until you notice hes back to normal. You could medicate the tank with General Cure just as a precaution. Wont hurt him but could help with a variety of diseases. I also have a free webinar training on African Cichlids that may help you learn more about your African Cichlids. Check it out here - event.webinarjam.com/channel/KaveMan-Aquatics

@princesscurlycambo9823

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics thank you he still isn’t swimming around. I really think it’s sunken gut cause it look sunken but for the veggie part what should I feed him cucumber or lettuce ? I ordered medicine for sunken gut and I also put some salt in the water to help for his lethargic

Oh Hale no, I couldn't do that! Hope Flav is doing well!

What food do you use to medicate freshwater fish (Angels) for parasites

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

You can mix Metroplex and Focus into any pellet food. Watch this - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIekpLelfpCemqw.html

What if the fish too small for the dropper? Should I do a dip if so for how long? Thanks for the info

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

Put the fish in a small quarantine tank, like 10 gallons, and add the meds to the water.

I tried this today with my Blue Accra who had not eaten in 2 weeks despite treatment with prazipro and medicated food (could not get him to eat). I was able to get the medication into his belly but the volume was too much and the parasite came out of his vent half way. He died within minutes. He was likely going to die either way and it was a last ditch effort. I think it was just a little too much volume and the parasite was taking up most of his belly. The rest of my fish are eating the medicated food and hopefully will be fine though. Now I know the technique for future fish that won't eat. It definitely works I think 1 ml or less would have been better though. I used a 2 ml dropper. He was about 4 inches long.

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you lost your guy! This method is always intended as a last resort for this exact reason. Hopefully you won’t have to use it again as long as everyone else keeps eating the medicated food 😁

Is it possible to do this method in case of a betta fish? My pet betta is hardly 2.5 inches & so weak right now… not sure whether he would be able to bear it

@KaveManAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

If he looks like he's not going to make it anyway....its worth the try, IMO

My Jack Dempsey alway seems to be floating. Do you know what I can do to help him stop floating.

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

First confirm this isn’t a joke 😊 Fish float bro lol

Okay my guppy female belly looks flat and she act kinda depressed but eats great. Is it possible there are parasites still? She’s been treated and the tank has too. I don’t think I can pipe a guppy 🤔

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Check your water conditions and make sure she isn’t being bullied by anyone. Make sure she has hiding spots too to rest if needed.

Can I ask a question. Do you not believe in UV lights on your tanks ?????

@KaveManAquatics

Жыл бұрын

Well...never used them...and my tanks are crystal clear, no algae, no ammonia spikes, no consistent diseases....so 🤷‍♂️😁

Thats what im talking about, The fish doctor, go to extreme measures to save the rewards,,im having a problem right now with 2 of them im going to do the 1st procedure and see what happens..

Is there epsom salt specifically for fish, or we can buy epsom salt as long as it states it's magnesium sulfate? Thanks

@KaveManAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, just make sure it isnt scented or anything fancy, just regular old epsom salt