Strange Angelfish

[H2O]

Thanks all for sympathy-I appreciate it very much.

I'm currently alternating between avoiding looking at the tank, to needing to check to see if anyone else has died. It's somewhat horrifying, they will seem fine mere hours before, then, bam-they're gone.

If I lose everyone in the 50 gallon, what would be the best way to make sure it is safe for new fish? Is there any way to do it without having to do a complete tear-down and cycle again? (I'm trying to think positively about starting a new tank, and not the grief of losing all of my pals) Also, I'm sorta preparing myself to not expect anyone to make it-except maybe the ones in the 26 gallon.

Again, thanks, will keep updated.

 

[f8fan]

Geesh...I wouldn't take any chances with a nasty situation like what you unfortunately got handed to you. I'd sterilize everything and start fresh. Those worms sound pretty tough and long lived.

But! That is the worse case scenario, and let's cross that bridge when we get to it (hopefully won't have to, right? )

Have you tried feeding your fish boiled peas without the outer shell? That would have a laxative effect and get rid of what's in their bellies. Then, combine that with epson salt therapy/higher heat to try to eradicate whatever is in the tank now, combined with some nice thorough vacuuming of the gravel to get rid of what is pooped out .

How is it going today? Any casualties?

 

[H2O]

24 hours with no losses. Yeah! (but I'm still prepared to lose more)

Having a little trouble getting fish to eat Gel-Tec.

Hopefully, everything will start to get better, now.....

 

[fatthom]

Eating the GelTek

If you are having trouble getting the fist to take the GelTek:

1) Put a bit more than needed in. Sometimes you have to have extra fro the attractants to do their thing.

2) Mix it into/on some of their favorite food. Either way should help.

 

[H2O]

Still ok, so far....no new losses.*thumbsups

Since my cichlids have already been exposed, am considering moving them to larger tank. (have been treating both tanks)

Will follow these steps.
-remove fish in 50 to 5 gallon bucket with heater and airstone
-remove all possible water from 50 with good vacuming of gravel
-fill up again with treated water
-wait for water to settle
-move cichlids from 26 to 50
-do major water change on 26 as well, then stock with fish originally from 50.

The reason why I might do this is that since I've only got 4 congos, 2 plecos, and 3 rainbows left in the 50, I figure I should move the larger fish (cichlids) to the larger tank, and the others to the 26.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a better way to do this? I will wait until I have done a total of 3 treatments with PraziPro, and no more losses.

 

[H2O]

Still going well-everyone good.
Have switched tanks, completely drained and rinsed 50 gallon (gravel, deco, plants) with declored water.

So far so good. Cichlids seem to enjoy new tank!

I appreciate everyone who helped me out with this-I was so afraid I was going to lose all my little friends.

Thank you!