dying loach

[shane harripaulsingh]

hi i got thi s loach that has been struggling for a few days now been using methylene blue . other fishes seem fine . don t think that it is a ammonia prob . any suggestions???

[Nikki]

ok, what kind of loach? what size tank? what filters? how new is the tank? what other fish do you have? what symptoms does the loach have? (ie spots, ragged fins, red sores. etc) have you tested the water lately? what is the ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, pH and KH? how often do you clean the tank and do you use tap water on the filters etc? all these questions need to be answered in order to help pinpoint the issues and prescribe the right treatment course for you. by the way, who told you to use the methylene blue? it's never good to medicate fish if you arent certain what pathogen you are dealing with, it sometimes does more harm than good. In the meantime, do a water change and add carbon to your filter to absorb the meds. then we can start fresh.