Apistogramma bitaeniata "tefe"

**Jitticus** · 25th Jan 2010, 19:12

Originally Posted by mobile2007

Thanks, zenislev. Too bad the female looks like gone case, i think sooner or later will go to meet its maker.

super bad luck. Initally still take some bbs, now no longer eat and always hiding.

This may be a long shot. Try soaking her in metronidazole. Some medications that have metro include the Jungle anti internal parasites. soak her for about 5 minutes or so then put her back into the tank. Sometimes it works.

**mobile2007** · 28th Jan 2010, 20:50

thanks jitticus. The female already "habis"

Anyway , i got another female and this time this one seems very active and healthy to me.

**SCOPE** · 29th Jan 2010, 02:24

All the best...may this 2nd love for your male ....produce in no time

**doppelbanddwarf** · 29th Jan 2010, 03:10

I know it is a bit late to ask but did you try NLS Thera A. I know it does not sound very plausible but I've had very good results using it for an Apisto baenschi male.
The male had a sunken belly and was not feeding. Only took bbs and was getting skinnier. I tried NLS Thera A and the male was feeding well and getting better in a short period of time.
In a few weeks it even came up to the surface to wait for food. I'm not related to NLS in anyway whatsoever. I just believe that it really works.

**stormhawk** · 29th Jan 2010, 11:19

It's probably the garlic content in Thera A+, which helps to attract, and keep the fish healthy. If only they'd make smaller packages. I'd buy to try before getting a larger container.

**SCOPE** · 29th Jan 2010, 11:41

Well if the fish is not eating, i will use Dennarle brand Vitamin S7 to help its immune system first....before lure them to eat. This method helps on my fishes...esp those "thinning off" ones.

**mobile2007** · 29th Jan 2010, 15:12

Thanks for all the kind advice, jitticus, scope, doppelbanddwarf, stormhawk.Also, the second "lover" confirmed very healthy, adapting very well.

Actually i have MQ4 on hand but i am hesitated to use it as afraid might worsen the situation. Before i could use it this time, it was dead.

Wanted to get theraA+ but don't used it very often, also a waste if unused for too long. Dennarle brand Vitamin S7 seems good. Can consider.

Just 1 question. If I soaked the pellets in the fresh garlic juice, will the effect the same?

**stormhawk** · 30th Jan 2010, 01:00

No idea, but Seachem has a product called Garlic Guard. Maybe that might help, instead of making your own garlic mix.

http://www.seachem.com/Products/prod...rlicGuard.html

I've seen it at C328, but no idea on the price. It should be stocked wherever Seachem products are sold locally.

**Jitticus** · 26th Feb 2010, 22:55

Just adding on to this. A friend of mine bought some Paretroplus with internal parasites (tapeworm and what-nots) and he soaked tetrabits with the Jungle anti internal parasites (the small bottle) and fed them to the fish. It was a disgustingly long tapeworm and lots of white poo that came out. I can vouch for it! I saw the worm!!