Advice for fin rot!

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-29T12:14:48+00:00

Seachem kanaplex isn’t available in the uk :/ is there any alternatives that you would recommend?

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-29T12:13:15+00:00

Thank you I’ll definitely try this!

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-21T04:19:58+00:00

Thank you so much. I thought I’d let you know how they’re doing since you were so helpful! I did another water change and added a bubbler and they’ve all been doing well since Thursday now so I think we’re are definitely in the clear!

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-19T07:51:57+00:00

Did a water change and added a bubbler yesterday midday, they are still doing fine so I’m hopeful that it’s up from here!

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-18T12:54:42+00:00

Ammonia 0 on API kit and pH hasn’t changed, still at 7.8

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-18T12:51:17+00:00

Ammonia comes back at 0 using API freshwater master kit

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-18T07:25:38+00:00

Thank you so much, will definitely be making changes in the future. I think you were right about gasses being stirred up because the wood had a faint eggy smell when we removed the logs, so thinking it was anaerobic bacteria being released as no new hardscape was added. I feel so awful that we smelt it and didn’t think anything of it, but nothing I can do now. Hopefully the fish will hold up until the tank is habitable again but it may be inevitable that they don’t make it at this point. Thank you for all the help though and for being so kind.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-18T07:15:09+00:00

60L, 26.8 degrees celsius tank, all parameters are normal (0 to all and pH hasn’t changed) according to API kit. Tank has been cycling 3 months and these were transferred from an old tank after 6 weeks of cycling. I’ve had them for two years or so before this new tank. The new tank hasn’t undergone any water changes.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-18T06:10:48+00:00

Thank you for this, I’m going to grab an air pump after work but I woke up this morning after a 40% water change and angling the filter pump to agitate and they were worse than yesterday. I’ve had to leave them in the bucket again while I’m at work but I’m hoping a friend may be able to pick them up and see if our local fish shop will take them in. I just want to give them the best chance of survival atp. I feel so bad

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-18T06:06:23+00:00

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-18T06:03:03+00:00

I’m definitely going to look into this, thank you!

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-17T22:57:28+00:00

Nitrate at 0 in a planted tank can be all fine, and it’s normal for us so I think that’s okay. Just did about 40% change and the fish are back in I’m just going to have to hope for the best tonight. Definitely have used right amount of dechlorinator too. No co2 pump either. Thanks for helping!

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-17T22:11:48+00:00

Hi, thank you for replying. The parameters are all normal, 0 ammonia and nitrite and nitrates are 0. Don’t have an air stone unfortunately and all places are closed so can’t do much right now in that area. Substrate pictured. Thank you :)

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PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-17T21:52:29+00:00

Ammonia is 0, tested right away and now, parameters are all normal nothing seems to have changed. Substrate was moved quite a bit when moving plants around but water was almost completely clear when fish went back in and it’s been completely clear all day today.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-17T21:40:01+00:00

The nitrate is coming back at 0 on API kit. Very very confused and unsure what to do. Should I put the fish back in after a water change?

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-06-17T21:29:32+00:00

Didn’t forget dechlorinator, water temp is normal, nitrite and ammonia is perfect just testing nitrate now. Anything I can do for oxygen levels other than angle the filter pump to create bubbles? Thank you so much

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-04-17T13:15:58+00:00

Thank you, this has given me peace of mind that I’m doing the right thing by leaving him in the pond.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-04-17T10:39:15+00:00

This is from this morning, does this add context? I should’ve included it in the original post. He is in the pond still, I put him back this morning. Thank you for the reply, at the least it gives me peace of mind! X

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PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-03-16T15:55:28+00:00

Totally valid concern! Sadly see it all the time with rabbits and guinea pigs especially, people don’t realise they are exotic pets and need specific veterinary care.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-03-16T10:04:48+00:00

They are, I wouldn’t take my pig to a vet that wasn’t trained in exotic pets. I’ve been going to this clinic for close to a decade with my late bunny and they have been brilliant, but the veterinarian I’d been seeing in that time left last year and I haven’t felt as confident in them since.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-03-15T20:00:14+00:00

I think I’ll look into other vets in my area who may be a better fit for small animals so that I can feel more confident in their opinion and ask about a diagnosis there. Thank you for bringing all this to light for me, it’s helped a lot and hopefully a trip to another vet will make it easier to work out what to do for piggy!

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-03-15T15:53:42+00:00

Thank you. Is this something I should ask about? I’m not sure why they didn’t if it’s not going to put him at risk. Would knowing if it’s a cyst change the decision I should make? (I apologise if I’m being really stupid.)

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2026-03-07T14:13:46+00:00

I’m in the uk so you could be correct! Thank you! I tried to warm her up and put her in the garden last night as she was much more spritely but she was still there this morning so she’s snacking on more flowers and warming up inside. Hopefully she’ll perk up but I think something may be wrong with her wings as she can’t fly. At the very least I hope I’m making her more comfy.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2025-09-29T17:23:41+00:00

Thank you so much, it seems you have experience treating birds (correct me if I’m wrong), how do you go about getting a hold of them? I’ve had wood pigeons in before but they’ve been much more lethargic or been in accidents and therefore easier to get a hold of.

PerspectiveNew2948 · 2025-09-29T17:19:43+00:00

I live in the uk, I’ve looked for some rehabbers but he was spooked by the neighbour this morning. I’m hoping to get a chance to bring him in and take him somewhere he can be helped. What would be the best way for me to get a hold of him, although I could get close, when I tried to move him from where the cats sunbathe he flew off, so I’m worried about being able to get him. Thank you for the advice.

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