youngy_11 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hi, Ive got a 20cm male venustus that is not the best. He has a large lump on his side and it seems to be boyant as its making him float. I have him in a little box inside the tank at the moment to keep other fish away. I have tried melafix, and Epson salts yesterday as I thought it may have been worms but I think it could be a tumor or something its very large. Any ideas of treatment or will I have to put down my 5 year old fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rols Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 If you can get your hands on some Metronidazole ( someone on some Forum was selling some tablets) and either inject( Syringe) it into his mouth or put a coat on his ulcer or sore it may help......I had similar problem with a festae...........he had a huge hole in his side about 6 weeks ago.....now he is proud father of about 300 fry! Melafix helps keep bacteria off the sore....but wont get rid of it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithoMan Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 you can get Metronidazole from chemist just ask for thrush medicine(flagly) tell chemist its for your fish hole in the head or sunken belly disease and he gives your a dose very cheap.. do what rols said or dilute the medicine in food and feed him if he is still eating.... use warm water and the tablet breaks down faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_11 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 I asked today and the chemist said I need a script, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 where abouts in Wollongong are you? I could spare some Metro if you are interested...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_11 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Im from the West Wollongong area. It would be great if you could spare some , he still hanging in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I can bring some to work tomorrow - I work in Atchison Street Wolllongong if you can arrange to pick it up Let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithoMan Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 So far 2 different chemist have supplied to me just try another one ... you need to give them a sob story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_11 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Sorry Finn I haven't had a chance to get on the forums. Will you be back in the gong on Monday, if so it would be great if I could grab some of those tablets off you. I will try a couple of chemists today. Could you PM me your mobile number so I can call. Thanks Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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