Anthias help

[brcolli2]

I have a harem of red saddled anthias (pseudanthias flavoguttatus) in quarantine. 3 of the 4 anthias are doing great, but the 4th does not have much of an appetite, he is lethargic, his color is pale, and his tail fin is closed up. Any help/advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Spar]

probably best to setup a separate QT for that fish. likely is either sick or lowest on the pecking order... either way there is need to separate. even just a bucket, airstone and heater, and PVC for hiding spot(s) is OK for now.

do you notice any white stingy poop? indication of internal parasites if so.

do a freshwater dip and see if any flukes drop off also. if that is the problem, you can simply use PraziPro to treat.

 

[brcolli2]

They have gone through one round of prazi pro. I will try a freshwater bath. Should I use any medication while doing the bath? I have paraguard and methylene blue. I will try to figure out something for a separate qt for this fish. Thanks

 

[brcolli2]

I am beginning to think that the fish may have a swim bladder infection. She stays in one spot with her head down and her tail up, almost at a 45 degree angle. Does this seem like a reasonable diagnosis, and is there anything I can do to help her?