Update: I went downstairs and I did notice a white coated area on my smallest(ocean green) discus, he is also looking a bit darker than normal. So now I might retract the things are ok, and assume I do have the plague in my tank after looking at him. I did a bunch of reading on the plague and it said the new discus could have brought it in and show no signs, which is about right, cause he's always been the best out of the bunch. It says they can be carriers and not show signs themselves. It also said it affects old and small discus the most which is the truest. The oldest one is the one that died, and the smallest is now showing a weird white slime look in certain areas.
I also read on several sites that there is no need to try treatment because it usually doesn't work, or cause more stress than they already have. They say its a virus and much like flu bugs in humans. So I guess I have to wait and let it run its course?? And in the meantime just do water changes, feed less to not taint the water, and just hope they live! Well I really hate this, and although most of the fish seem to be acting MUCH better than before, I still am not sure if I am in the clear. So I'll just pray they make it!
And man I would like to go to the LFS and choke the lady for giving me a fish w/ the FUNK! hehehe But I guess I'll hold off, although I might let her know she is potentially selling deadly sick fish to ppl. Oh I am so furious, although its our own fault for not keeping him away from the others.
Oh and speaking of I read that it can become airborne and move into a separate tank completely. they aren't sure if its airborne or if its dirty hands possibly taking it from tank to tank, but they say if its in one tank its almost always in the next, so if it is an airborne thing I guess there wasn't much I could do but WISH that I didn't get that fish now!
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