>Well, my tank seems to be infested. I separated my Boesemani and now I
>see that two of my Trifascitas have a raised ulcer area. Not sure what
>to do. I'll be devastated if I lose my entire stock.
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>Any help is appreciated. Thanks,
>
>Dan Simon
Change water, change water and change water. That's the only thing
I've ever seen to put it into remission. I do have a theory, that it's
the dropping of pH due to biological wastes that brings it on. I had a
batch of tri's pick it up this summer, due to my laziness. They ate
like pigs, didn't get enough water changes, and I wasn't watching
closely enough. Well they're back on schedule with water changes and
the ulcers have disappeared on all but one fish. This fish just barely
has it now. Of course I've also started up a new batch of fry just in
case. When I talk water changes, I'm talking these fish now get 75%
per week. Over the summer they only got 50% every 2 to 3 weeks. This
is by no means a cure only a remission. Once it starts that seems to
be the best you can hope for.
good luck
Cary Hostrawser
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