cae problem

swimmers · 01-30-2007, 04:09 PM

Hi,
Looking for help with my CAE. I've had him about 4 yrs. now, in a 29g. w/ platys, no new tankmates. His anal vent had a red spot on it, looked inflamed. I treated with melafix, water is changed about 40% weekly regularly. The red area is now about the size of an eraser, he is bloated & inactive. He gets zuccini weekly, I tried giving him a pea in case of impaction, no results, I don't think he ate it, doesn't seem to be eating at all. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

mousey · 01-31-2007, 05:19 PM

Maybe treat for bacterial infection?
My Cae had all sorts of intestinal problems. he would bloat up and look like he was going to explode. I would fast him for a few days and then he would be ok for a while. eventually he died while bloated up. I think they pick up stuff from the gravel and get infected.

swimmers · 02-01-2007, 09:03 AM

Mousey, thank you for the reply. I did try the Melafix - anti bacterial - & didn't have any luck. He has bloated up once before & then got better. I agree he must have picked something up & got an impaction & then an infection. He is hanging in there for now. Thanks for letting me know you had the same problem with yours.

Christine · 02-01-2007, 09:18 AM

Melafix is great for helping fins grow and preventing infection. Usually to treat an infection, I personally like to use something a bit stronger. I'm just not sold on Melafix in a "treatment" capacity for anything other than very slight fin rot. Just my opinion. Be sure to keep him in clean water. I hope he gets better.

swimmers · 02-01-2007, 11:23 AM

Thank you Christine. I agree Melafix is OK for some minor damage,, not always effective. I did go into LFS & try to get something else, they didn't feel anything stronger would help. That was almost 2 weeks ago when I first noticed the sore he could have had trouble passing something or scraped it somehow. I do water changes every week & have changed out a gallon or two every couple days to help him, his breathing is rapid. Thanks for the help!

swimmers · 02-01-2007, 11:24 AM

Christine, as far as something stronger (for the future) what would you suggest?

Christine · 02-01-2007, 12:09 PM

Honestly I would try to treat maybe with tetracycline. There are so many antibiotics available - everyone has their faves. Since it looks internal, I would probably attempt to give him medicated food, but since hes not eating - thats not going to work

Are CAE's sensitive to salt? I've never had one. For bloating tho with the bettas, if the pea doesnt work - I will usually try a epsom soak.

swimmers · 02-01-2007, 12:33 PM

When I first noticed it I did a water change & added some salt, he's used to it since I add some for the platys now & then. Maybe if I would have caught it sooner... My first indication of him not well was he stayed in his log more & quit cleaning. At first he was slightly bloated & then the red spot developed. I will keep the tetracycline in mind for futre needs, hoping there isn't one, but with 5 tanks you never know. Thanks again!

01-30-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
swimmers Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 120	cae problem Hi, Looking for help with my CAE. I've had him about 4 yrs. now, in a 29g. w/ platys, no new tankmates. His anal vent had a red spot on it, looked inflamed. I treated with melafix, water is changed about 40% weekly regularly. The red area is now about the size of an eraser, he is bloated & inactive. He gets zuccini weekly, I tried giving him a pea in case of impaction, no results, I don't think he ate it, doesn't seem to be eating at all. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

02-01-2007, 09:18 AM	#4
Christine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 859	Melafix is great for helping fins grow and preventing infection. Usually to treat an infection, I personally like to use something a bit stronger. I'm just not sold on Melafix in a "treatment" capacity for anything other than very slight fin rot. Just my opinion. Be sure to keep him in clean water. I hope he gets better. __________________

02-01-2007, 12:09 PM	#7
Christine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 859	Honestly I would try to treat maybe with tetracycline. There are so many antibiotics available - everyone has their faves. Since it looks internal, I would probably attempt to give him medicated food, but since hes not eating - thats not going to work Are CAE's sensitive to salt? I've never had one. For bloating tho with the bettas, if the pea doesnt work - I will usually try a epsom soak. __________________

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01-31-2007, 05:19 PM	#2
mousey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 790	Maybe treat for bacterial infection? My Cae had all sorts of intestinal problems. he would bloat up and look like he was going to explode. I would fast him for a few days and then he would be ok for a while. eventually he died while bloated up. I think they pick up stuff from the gravel and get infected.

02-01-2007, 09:03 AM	#3
swimmers Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 120	Mousey, thank you for the reply. I did try the Melafix - anti bacterial - & didn't have any luck. He has bloated up once before & then got better. I agree he must have picked something up & got an impaction & then an infection. He is hanging in there for now. Thanks for letting me know you had the same problem with yours.

02-01-2007, 11:23 AM	#5
swimmers Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 120	Thank you Christine. I agree Melafix is OK for some minor damage,, not always effective. I did go into LFS & try to get something else, they didn't feel anything stronger would help. That was almost 2 weeks ago when I first noticed the sore he could have had trouble passing something or scraped it somehow. I do water changes every week & have changed out a gallon or two every couple days to help him, his breathing is rapid. Thanks for the help!

02-01-2007, 11:24 AM	#6
swimmers Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 120	Christine, as far as something stronger (for the future) what would you suggest?

02-01-2007, 12:33 PM	#8
swimmers Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 120	When I first noticed it I did a water change & added some salt, he's used to it since I add some for the platys now & then. Maybe if I would have caught it sooner... My first indication of him not well was he stayed in his log more & quit cleaning. At first he was slightly bloated & then the red spot developed. I will keep the tetracycline in mind for futre needs, hoping there isn't one, but with 5 tanks you never know. Thanks again!

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