What should the underside of a green chromis look like?

saltydad

saltydad

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From what I've seen, their fecal matter looks normal--thick, and either green or brown.
I can set up a qt rather within a day or two--I've got a filter pad that's been soaking in the dt for over 2 weeks, so it should have at least some bacteria on it. I can put it in a new 10-gallon setup I got for just this purpose. I still have to paint the bottom of it, and get some pvc or other things for them to hide in. Then I could take 10 gallons out of my dt and put it in the qt, which is like doing a water change, really. I'd then have to get the filter and heater in the qt up and running.
So you think it's worth it to treat them? Do the symptoms make you think there may be more going on than just underfed fish? I wish there was some way to know for sure. I also wonder if it's worth it to go through all this for five dollar fish. Wouldn't it just be easier and less expensive to just--you know--euthanize them? And what would be the worst thing that could happen if I just leave them alone to let things run their course?
 
saltydad

saltydad

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And to answer your other question, no, I'm not supplementing with vitamins. I think you recommend zeocon and something else, right?
 
saltydad

saltydad

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So what about:
From what I've seen, their fecal matter looks normal--thick, and either green or brown.
I can set up a qt rather within a day or two--I've got a filter pad that's been soaking in the dt for over 2 weeks, so it should have at least some bacteria on it. I can put it in a new 10-gallon setup I got for just this purpose. I still have to paint the bottom of it, and get some pvc or other things for them to hide in. Then I could take 10 gallons out of my dt and put it in the qt, which is like doing a water change, really. I'd then have to get the filter and heater in the qt up and running.
So you think it's worth it to treat them? Do the symptoms make you think there may be more going on than just underfed fish? I wish there was some way to know for sure. I also wonder if it's worth it to go through all this for five dollar fish. Wouldn't it just be easier and less expensive to just--you know--euthanize them? And what would be the worst thing that could happen if I just leave them alone to let things run their course?
Anyone?
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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If the fecal matter is thick and brown then this fish does not have an internal parasite. He is healthy but he is skinny. It takes time to fatten a fish up. Don't add large amounts of food, but feed several times per day. Add the vitamins to the frozen or fresh food.
 
saltydad

saltydad

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This is probably a silly question, but the seafood for homemade fish food is raw, right, not blanched or cooked? Is it possible there are parasites in the raw flesh?
 
florida joe

florida joe

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I am assuming you are using the same seafood that is available for human consumption I would not worry about it
 
slider101

slider101

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My greenies seem plump and happy. I feed them only flakes and they love it. I do have one of my three that has a spot under what you would call his chin that looks like a hole for lack of a better term. I can't remember if this was on him him when i brought him home. I only have 3 greenies, 1 clown, and 8 hermits and 1 cleaner shrimp. He seems happy and healthy. He is my biggest one. I have seen them all nip at each other but nothing that looks like fighting or more aggressive behavior. Just curious if this is normal spot on them or not?
 
saltydad

saltydad

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I don't think I'm really qualified to answer your question, slider101, but I know my chromies can move very quickly when startled or whatever, and I wonder if what you're seeing might be a scrape or some kind of injury from running into the live or something else in your tank. I suppose you'll just have to keep on eye it.
As far as my chromies go, I'm getting really annoyed at them not gaining weight. It's been 3 weeks now. They seem normal and healthy in every other way, but their undersides are still concave. I'm half tempted to just get rid of them and purchase some new ones from somewhere else.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by saltydad
http:///forum/post/2891186
As far as my chromies go, I'm getting really annoyed at them not gaining weight. It's been 3 weeks now. They seem normal and healthy in every other way, but their undersides are still concave. I'm half tempted to just get rid of them and purchase some new ones from somewhere else.
Ah now salty, that isn't good. The fish will gain weight in time. It has only been a few weeks.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by saltydad
http:///forum/post/2892795
So, how long should I give them to fill out, sepulation?
As long as it takes. Don't trade a fish in for one that is already "pretty" looking. You have been working hard on these guys. Who knows what kind of owners they will get next. Give them a chance at least.
 
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