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I have a problem with parrot fish tank , when after water change I used 1000mg erythromycin for prevention to fungus and bacterial infection for parrot fish , so i today mistakenly not running filter and heater ,after that I seeing that in a large quantities white micro parasitic or bacteria type in tank in a free swimming stage swim all over tank though what I do that in this condition please help me ?
1 Answer
Published on December 23rd, 2018
It could be a minor bacterial bloom due to the filter not running. You can perform a partial water change, no more than 30%, and run the filter. Use only aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. It should clear up after a few days.
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