Sick Hawaiian Dragon Eel

[Karen777]

Hello,

My name is Karen and I am new to your website. I am having a problem with my Dragon Eel, over the past 48hrs he has developed these blisters that break into ulcers on his head and infront of his gils, 3 new blisters and 5 ulcers now.
He has not had his usual appetite for the past 2 - 3 months, bearly eating much. We have the tanks seviced every 2 weeks and things, chemical wise have been normal. The other fish in there are all fine, the tank is 175 gals.
He is about 5yrs old now. What can I do to cure him?
Please help! Is there an aquatic vet I could contact in Los Angeles, Ca? Many thanks,

Karen.

 

[WorldNation]

additional specs on the system:

ammonia: 0ppm
nitrite: 0ppm
nitrates: <0ppm
pH: 8.2
dKH: 11
Temp: 77-79

Filtration

30g Wet/Dry Sump /w a 800gph return pump
G-2 Protein Skimmer
Rena XP3 Canister Filter -For Chemical Filtration- (Polyfilters and Chemipure filters)

Lighting:
(2) 24" Coralife Dual T-5 Light Fixtures

Water Changes:
50% Every Two Weeks
Coralife Salt Mix

Chemicals Used:
DeChlor Water Conditioner
Kent Marine Ph & dKH Buffer

 

[WorldNation]

btw, this is a 100gal aquarium

signs have been showing for 2-3 days

Spec. Grav.: 1.023

 

[Hattie B]

can you post a pic of the eel?

Do the blisters open sores now?

 

[TerryB]

I might try furanase in quarantine, possibly combined with neomycin. It will kill the biofilter, but it is powerful stuff. You will need to treat for 3 to 5 days if it is not too late. Use a Qtank that the fish won't escape.

Terry B