AboutLynda Expertise I can help you with cichlids, african cichlids, betta fish. I have bred most of them, including the Discus, and Angel Fish, and Rams. I have also bred many african cichlids. I have bred bettas too...well I am a fish nut! I can help you with most diseases, and have experience in setting up a tank. I can tell you tricks on keeping your water alkaline without products. I also speak and write french. I have experience with salt water fish, but would rather not get into that field.
Please when writing to me, give me detailed information. The size of your tank, your water chemistry, etc. The more I know, the more I can help you. I cannot guess at what you have, so please give me information and I will do my outmost to help you with any question you ask me.
Please do not ask me questions on Goldfish, mollies, platies, and guppies. Lynda
Experience I have worked in Petshops in the fish department...was Manager in two...and alot of my experience came from my home where I had 26 aquariums from 20 gallons to 200 gallons.
Publications I have a MSN group but it has nothing to do with fish
Education/Credentials I have finished high school, and went to college, in accounting
Question A month ago I noticed a small spot on my piranha's external gill cover (cheek) below his eye. This spot apeared as an indentation with a white fuzzy fungal looking growth in it. I treated him with Tetra Lifeguard all-in-one treatment and the fuzzy white patch went away but the hole apears to be growing larger. I've had this fish for a number of years and would hate to lose him!
Answer Hi Mike,
He should be treated with an antibiotic such as Tetracycline. I would also add coppersafe to his water. After a fish has been sick, he is weak, and is vulnerable to parasites. There is no danger in combining these two medications. You may also add diluted aquarium salt to his water which helps with stress, and parasites.
I hope he gets better quickly.
Lynda
