Sick Chinese Algae eater

Question
Hi Ron

wondering if you can help;

I have a Chinese algae eater - who this winter (AUS) has started looking very emaciated.

She looks like she is eating... (flakes and loach pellets)

Her coloration is slightly mottled with a brownish tinge.....

Water quality looks good - nitrates and ph...

Any suggestions?

many thanks

Terry

Answer
Hi Terry,
 Whenever a fish is slightly "off", I do a lot of water changes, no matter whether the test
readings are fine or not. I find that to be the most effective way to get the fish healthy again.
So, I would change 25% of the water now, then do another 25% in a couple of days and maybe another 25% a couple of days after that.

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