This forum is for all health-related questions on Loaches and other freshwater fish. I read that once a loach starts getting skinny there's no ... May 9, 2007 12,102 9,501 3,330 61 Northwest Canada. Loaches, having almost no scales, tend to acquire illnesses easily. by shari2 » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:50 am, Post The best treatment for clown fishes diseases is sometimes as simple as slowly raising the temperature (sudden changes in water temperature can do more harm that good) to between 85F and 90F for up to 7-10 days. I just checked Petco's website, as I frequent the store since it's close. by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:34 pm, Post Yup I knew about clown loach and I know a guy who will be happy to take them off of me when they outgrow their space. The chances are that the loaches are already infected with Ich or skinny diseases. His breathing seems pretty normal actually. I lost a clown loach that I have had for several months to what I believe was skinny disease last week. That poor loach will likely not recover; he seems very far gone. Clown loaches are also prone to “skinny disease” or “knife back disease.” This results from a protozoan infestation. Post The second most common thing that affects loaches is a thing called skinny disease. The second issue, childishly referred to as 'skinny disease', is most likely an internal, Spironucleus type of infestation. I found one treatment that focuses on parasites that manifest with white stringy poop. A fish vet who keeps clown loaches himself told me "skinny disease" was caused by nematodes. I have 2 large peices of driftwood. Do you think you might be a Loachaholic? Skinny disease is not a disease, being skinny is generally a symptom of an internal issue of one type or another. While purchasing your clown loaches be vigilant; if you see any dead fish in the tank or the fish looks too skinny, stay away from that tank. Clown loach skinny disease - 11/09/06 First off, thanks for the wonderful website, I love reading it! by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:26 pm, Post As well as following every cure guide on every forum. Are there any signs to look for to know if your clown loach is sick? Are you interested in Loaches? The disease shows itself as a consistent loss of weight, paying little attention to how much nourishment the fish eats. Update: It's a form of parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of … From what I can tell parasites, internal one's, are passed on if the loaches eat of the infected corpse. Is it contagious? Levamasole seems to be recommended a lot, but it seems to target smaller amount of worm types and not parasites. Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:19 pm. couple questions. If your clown loach is infected by ich, it might show up certain symptoms like white spots on the body. What are the symptoms? I bought 2 new clown's about a week ago and put them in with the drip method as i have done with all my fish in all 3 of my tanks. Hi tanker, Brian.. Yeah true.. but guys, honestly I would think a 10 gallon would suffice if the clown loach is small enough 4"-5" like the ones Dave has; and the tank is provided with some plastic plants and rocks to provide a bit of hiding and security would help with the clowns being skittish. I wanted to get some more clowns because I thought they would be happier in a larger group. This can be diagnosed fairly easily. Used to describe an illness that presents with fish who become progressively skinny. Is his respiration any faster than the other fish? First thing one has to do is figure out what the exact issue is, as each medication is designed for specific issues. They were doing great for all that time, plump and happy. The reading you have been doing is correct. by mikev » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:10 am, Post on it's own pump. Does your's have white poop? Human epidemics of granulomatous skin disease have occurred from swimming in infected water. Then you just discovered the greatest community of like-minded people anywhere. 'Skinny Disease' is a term that is applied to what amounts to 'Chronic Wasting Syndrome'. PraziPro or Tetra Parasite Guard seem to be recommenced for a broader spectrum of worms, etc. The other is I think the same size as when I got him. i have lost one to the disease and now another is showing symptoms, any help appreciated. Do you love them? I have had three clown loachs for about two years now, one 2", one 3" and one 4". I first noticed it last night so thought I would check that the loach is eating....seems to be in small amounts, I was worried about the other fish snatching up all the food, but I always have cucmber in the tank for the fish to nibble on so the loach is not skinny because it is starving to death. The disease causes visible white spots all over the body. I don't see any reference on either medication for "skinny disease" though. A simple way to diagnose this ailment is watching the clown's eating habits. A lot of newly imported clown loaches are prone to this illness especially the ones that are kept in high concentrations. Reommended treatments that show up are levimasol, api general cure , metro soaked food. I work today and I want to pick up some medication that may help him. Fish are initially eating, and behaving normally, but losing weight, and eventually, left untreated, it leads to death. If so, increase the oxygenation in the tank either with an airstone or by dropping the water level to allow the surface to splash while we try to sort this out. The term "Skinny Disease" has been around in the hobby for a long time. They can leach nutrients from the fish, resulting in something aquarists call “skinny disease.” Be careful over choice of treatment, as some brands claim to be hazardous to Clown loaches, although no literature details why this may be the case. My clown loach are dying! Another major disease that they get hit by is the Skinny Disease. Skinny disease will wipe out all your loaches. Watch Queue Queue If the clown loaches in your aquarium are eating healthy amounts of nutritious food, but are still losing weight then they may have "skinny disease". Another common issue is called Skinny Disease. by Alex... » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:57 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests. This is caused by internal parasites and can be treated with medication if used carefully. Then you just discovered the greatest community of like-minded people anywhere. So after a bit of research I heard about 'skinny disease', and it appears that may be what is wrong with him. Basically, it’s a parasitic infection. The second issue is regarded as skinny diseases and is an illness that is the internal infestation. Once again, look at your purchase source carefully before you bring your fish home. Ich is a parasitic disease that easily spreads to other fish. Post by Alex... » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:36 am Hi There, 3 of my clown loaches are suffering severely from skinny disease, I have tried blue planet's fluke worm treatment, as well as melafix and nothing is working. Do you love them? by Vivo » Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:19 pm, Post If you search for skinny/wasting disease in loaches there are heaps of forums / sites about it. It is also caused by an intestinal parasite. Are you interested in Loaches? If your loaches are eating a nitrous and healthy amounts and still seems to loose weight it is a good chance it has skinny disease. Do you like them? It’s a highly contagious disease. by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:09 pm, Post I bought three new clowns all at 2". I have heard of them getting skinny disease but cant seem to find any pictures! Personally, I'm not 100% sure but it's probably the first thing to treat for. The other loach is looking really well and filled out with beautiful colours but this guy is quite pale now and you can see his backbone too easily - when you look at him from above - it looks like a knife!! This can be diagnosed fairly easily. by JWhipple » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:22 pm, Post As for my unwell loaches, I am leaving them for some time to see whether they recover after their dose. http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=534. by Alex... » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:36 am, Post The guy who I bought the loaches off of had a deal and it was something like 3 for the price of 2 so I assumed 3 alone would be OK. The tank is a 320 litre, well established, no other diseases on any other fish except this loach, water parameters are perfect, we do regular water changes, always conditioned water, same temp as the tank! They died about 5 days later after showing no signs of being ill,now my smallest clown that i have had for 2 months has just died. They are doing slightly better, I have moved my healthy clown loach into my main tank so he is safe from any parasites. by chefkeith » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:45 pm, Post by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:44 pm, Post I have extra oxygenation by way of a bubble bar already (as silly as it sounds, I love having a bubble curtain in the back of all my tanks!) Watch Queue Queue. Animals can waste away as a symptom of disease even if eating reasonably well. If your loaches are eating a nitrous and healthy amounts and still seems to loose weight it is a good chance it has skinny disease. The reason I ask is that I have two clown loaches bought approx three weeks apart (bought two together, one died it was replaced a few weeks later), and one has grown really well, filled out and is a good colour. Another common affliction of clown loaches is "skinny disease". It does better address the fact that it is a concatenation of issues that leads fish to look skinny. Thanks by mikev » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:35 pm, Post Is it safe to treat for parasites at the same time? One of the two remaining is also skinny. Praziquental is primarily designed for flukes, and tape worms/nematodes. Early signs all the way to serious cachexia. by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:50 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 48 guests. From what I understand this is a fast paced bacterial disease. But I have had him less than a month. The forum for the very best information on loaches of all types. This mode of human infection is much more common than infection from exposure to infected tropical fish tanks. You can identify it through the white lesions that form on the fish’s skin. -- Light is faster than sound... Perhaps that explains why some people appear to be intelligent - until we hear them speak! I have moved them to a quarantine tank and am treating with maracyn and maracyn 2. Looks like all the anti-parasite meds they have specifically state to not use on Loaches or other sensitive fish. Do you think you might be a Loachaholic? That's. The best treatment for clown fishes diseases is sometimes as simple as slowly raising the temperature (sudden changes in water temperature can do more harm that good) to between 85F and 90F for up to 7-10 days. Skinny disease is best treated with a dewormer such as fenbendazole or levamisole. Skinny disease is not always recoverable, and loaches are particularly prone. I know clown loaches can stay still for a long time and appear dead, but he didn't look well at all. Yikes, that clown loach is skinny alright.. Never seen one like that.. To try and attempt to treat the skinny disease, I'd say you should use Maracyn one and Maracyn II medication and medicated de-worming fish flakes in combination (make sure the medicated flakes are all eaten, if not, remove..) for the clown loach separated in a 10 gallon hospital tank; that is what I would do. clown loach skinny disease? This is caused by internal parasites and can be treated with medication if used carefully. Come learn from our membership's vast experience! The very term "Skinny Disease" is improper, it is a symptom. Treatment with Kusuri wormer was key to success. I've been doing a lot of research myself. Well, the most skinny loach has died. What is skinny disease? by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:21 am, Post Clown loaches are susceptible different kinds of diseases, Ich primarily, but also other parasites, like fin rot and velvet. has anyone dealt with skinny disease in clown loaches in the uk. by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:40 pm, Post This disease will usually attack a sore or abrasion … If you could give me step by step instructions as to how to sort this out would appreciate it! You can treat the infestation with medication but read the label carefully. Another, possibly 2, have it now. by shazam26 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:20 am, Post Assuming its skinny disease. Ichthyophthirius (Ich) Clown loaches are susceptible different kinds of diseases, Ich primarily, but also other parasites, like fin rot and velvet. 40 Posts #4 • Dec 14, 2008. Aug 17, 2014 #8 Your loach may not even have worms. We all know that precaution is better than cure. Do you like them? He is very skinny and hasn't been gaining any weight at all. by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:04 pm, Post by shari2 » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:59 pm, Post The second most common thing that affects loaches is a thing called skinny disease. There are two primary diseases that afflict botia. Anyone with pics of fish that you think may have/had skinny disease/CWS please post them here. Your clown grows emaciated, despite a normal appetite. The second illness is known as skinny disease. How are they doing now? In more academic circles the term "Chronic Wasting Syndrome" is employed. Final Thoughts: Clown Loach is a funny species that can make an excellent addition to any peaceful community tank. https://plecoplanet.com/health/how-to-t ... nus-worms/. Thank you, thank you, thank you chefkeith! There is a skinnyish clown loach in main tank as well. Could you give me a little info on this disease? Been dealing with a black spot, skin issue over the last couple weeks. 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