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Nov 8 08 8:14 AM
Administrator Fond of Fins
Hey Daffycat! Welcome to FnF... but I'm so sorry that your frogger isn't doing too well.
Although the pictures aren't too clear... the white spot that I think you're referring to is quite large (much bigger than what ich would look like - ich resembles grains of sugar or salt sprinkled on them). How is his activity level right now? Is he eating? Any other signs of illness like unusual sheds? The veins you refer to may be normal... the frog experts will have to comment on that. I think you're right in that it may be infected from either an injury (perhaps from the pleco) or poor water quality. Your tank is overstocked - especially with the pleco in there. Even though he's pretty small now... most kinds can grow HUGE (minimum 12")... but regardless of his size present or future, they are considered HUGE waste producers and foul the water very quickly. It's a good idea to return him to the lfs. As well... plecos may not be suitable tankmates to frogs as they both spend a lot of time on the bottom... a pleco can maybe rasp or suck on a resting frog (especially if the frog is already ill and doesn't have the energy to get away). It's good that you separated your ADF for now. The ADF experts will be along shortly to advise on what his best for him right now... but I would consider having on hand some antibiotics such as Maracyn and Maracyn II (to be used together) or Kanaplex. In order to ensure the water params are and remain pristine... please do get some water test kits to keep tabs on that. You will need a test kit for ammonia, nitrItes, nitrAtes and pH especially. We recommend the test-tube style kits over the dipsticks b/c they are more accurate and cost less in the long run. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals has a Master Test kit available that is even cheaper than buying them separately and has a spare tester for high range pH, if you need it. Also... up'ing the water changes to minimum 25% weekly (including gravel cleanings) will go a long way in keeping them in a healthy and safe environment. Over the course of this last year... you really didn't know how healthy the tank was, without doing these tests. And I caught that you change the filter (cartridges) periodically... which may be causing mini-cycles in your tank (which means ammonia and nitrite spikes)... causing them harm. A "clear-looking" tank can still have high levels of toxic ammonia (produced by the inhabitants of the tank through their waste) and nitrites. Please have a read through our cycling article for more information. As well... you may want to visit our ADF and Freshwater Forums and read through our ADF FAQ's, Caresheets and chytrid article. A lot of good info there! A bit of info overload... but important stuff nonetheless! Good luck!! Michele
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