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Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 2:23 am
by Eonixar
I'd also look at the filter flow. Too strong and it might stress them out. Corys like calm water.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 2:36 am
by blueoceans
bertha wrote: ↑Fri May 16, 2025 12:24 am
Oh no, poor little guys! I'd definitely add some stress coat and maybe a bit of aquarium salt. Just a teaspoon per gallon to help with the fin healing. And yeah, check the oxygen!
Be careful with salt if you've got live plants though. Some species don't handle it well.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 2:45 am
by zenox8
True, salt can be rough on plants. If you're gonna use it, maybe do a half dose and monitor. Also, what's your lighting schedule? Too much light can stress fish out.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 3:21 am
by Wildman
Good point on the light. I run mine for 8 hours max. Also, make sure you're not overfeeding. Leftover food can mess with the water quality big time.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 4:19 am
by bronzo
Freshstar wrote: ↑Fri May 16, 2025 1:43 am
Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll check the oxygen and add some almond leaves. Substrate is sand, so that shouldn't be the issue. Gonna keep an eye on the guppy's behavior.
Sand is good for corys. Maybe try feeding them some sinking pellets with garlic to boost their immune system.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 4:39 am
by prince
Garlic is a solid move. Also, if the guppy's fins don't start healing in a few days, might wanna isolate it to prevent further nips.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 4:53 am
by bertha
Yeah, isolation could help. Just a little breeder box in the same tank so it's not too stressed. And yeah, go easy on the salt if you've got plants.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 5:35 am
by Globe
Have you tested for nitrates recently? Even if they're low, a sudden spike could cause issues.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 6:30 am
by blueoceans
Nitrates at 10 are fine, but yeah, keep an eye on them. Also, how's the guppy's color? Pale could mean stress or illness.
Re: Rescued guppy with fin nips and lethargic corys
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 7:06 am
by Freshstar
Guppy's color looks okay, just the fins are rough. I'll try the garlic pellets and keep monitoring. Thanks again, everyone.