A fish vet who keeps clown loaches himself told me "skinny disease" was caused by nematodes. 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! This forum is for all health-related questions on Loaches and other freshwater fish. i have lost one to the disease and now another is showing symptoms, any help appreciated. So after a bit of research I heard about 'skinny disease', and it appears that may be what is wrong with him. A lot of newly imported clown loaches are prone to this illness especially the ones that are kept in high concentrations. Do you think you might be a Loachaholic? by chefkeith » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:45 pm, Post The second most common thing that affects loaches is a thing called skinny disease. The first is known as ich (short for ichthyophthirius), a disease caused by a parasite that results in small white speckles across the surface of the fish. couple questions. I know clown loaches can stay still for a long time and appear dead, but he didn't look well at all. As well as following every cure guide on every forum. Are you interested in Loaches? Clown loaches are also prone to “skinny disease” or “knife back disease.” This results from a protozoan infestation. The second most common thing that affects loaches is a thing called skinny disease. They were doing great for all that time, plump and happy. Well, the most skinny loach has died. PraziPro or Tetra Parasite Guard seem to be recommenced for a broader spectrum of worms, etc. The second issue, childishly referred to as 'skinny disease', is most likely an internal, Spironucleus type of infestation. If your Pond Loach has it, you must quarantine them immediately and provide treatment in a separate tank. clown loach skinny disease? If your clown loach is infected by ich, it might show up certain symptoms like white spots on the body. 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. Human epidemics of granulomatous skin disease have occurred from swimming in infected water. I just checked Petco's website, as I frequent the store since it's close. 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. The most common problem you’ll have to deal with is Ich. Basically, it’s a parasitic infection. Is his respiration any faster than the other fish? by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:40 pm, Post 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. Early signs all the way to serious cachexia. There is a skinnyish clown loach in main tank as well. Another common affliction of clown loaches is "skinny disease". Another, possibly 2, have it now. It’s a highly contagious disease. The disease causes visible white spots all over the body. Does your's have white poop? This can be diagnosed fairly easily. Clown loach skinny disease - 11/09/06 First off, thanks for the wonderful website, I love reading it! I found one treatment that focuses on parasites that manifest with white stringy poop. What is skinny disease? As for my unwell loaches, I am leaving them for some time to see whether they recover after their dose. This video is unavailable. Ichthyophthirius (Ich) Clown loaches are susceptible different kinds of diseases, Ich primarily, but also other parasites, like fin rot and velvet. Treatment with Kusuri wormer was key to success. 40 Posts #4 • Dec 14, 2008. Reommended treatments that show up are levimasol, api general cure , metro soaked food. Assuming its skinny disease. Your clown grows emaciated, despite a normal appetite. I have 6 clown loach ranging from 1" upto 4". by Vivo » Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:19 pm, Post by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:34 pm, Post Ich is a parasitic disease that easily spreads to other fish. Do you like them? From what I understand this is a fast paced bacterial disease. He is very skinny and hasn't been gaining any weight at all. Praziquental is primarily designed for flukes, and tape worms/nematodes. Skinny disease is best treated with a dewormer such as fenbendazole or levamisole. by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:44 pm, Post by Alex... » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:57 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests. 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. 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. Clown loaches are susceptible different kinds of diseases, Ich primarily, but also other parasites, like fin rot and velvet. Animals can waste away as a symptom of disease even if eating reasonably well. In more academic circles the term "Chronic Wasting Syndrome" is employed. I don't see any reference on either medication for "skinny disease" though. Personally, I'm not 100% sure but it's probably the first thing to treat for. Anyone with pics of fish that you think may have/had skinny disease/CWS please post them here. by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:26 pm, Post This mode of human infection is much more common than infection from exposure to infected tropical fish tanks. I have moved them to a quarantine tank and am treating with maracyn and maracyn 2. 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!) You can treat the infestation with medication but read the label carefully. by Alex... » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:36 am, Post by shari2 » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:50 am, Post 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. In this case, as the name suggests, your Clown Loach lose weight dramatically even after being fed fair amount of food. 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. Another common issue is called Skinny Disease. by mikev » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:10 am, Post My clown loach are dying! Watch Queue Queue. 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. There are two primary diseases that afflict botia. Thank you, thank you, thank you chefkeith! It does better address the fact that it is a concatenation of issues that leads fish to look skinny. Watch Queue Queue Post The disease shows itself as a consistent loss of weight, paying little attention to how much nourishment the fish eats. Could you give me a little info on this disease? How are they doing now? by shazam26 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:20 am, Post First thing one has to do is figure out what the exact issue is, as each medication is designed for specific issues. by mikev » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:35 pm, Post Do you love them? The term "Skinny Disease" has been around in the hobby for a long time. The other is I think the same size as when I got him. Skinny disease is not a disease, being skinny is generally a symptom of an internal issue of one type or another. Skinny disease is not always recoverable, and loaches are particularly prone. Q. Looks like all the anti-parasite meds they have specifically state to not use on Loaches or other sensitive fish. Post The second illness is known as skinny disease. Thanks I have heard of them getting skinny disease but cant seem to find any pictures! by shari2 » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:59 pm, Post Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:19 pm. If you search for skinny/wasting disease in loaches there are heaps of forums / sites about it. Do you think you might be a Loachaholic? by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:50 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 48 guests. Then you just discovered the greatest community of like-minded people anywhere. Skinny Disease. Used to describe an illness that presents with fish who become progressively skinny. The second issue is regarded as skinny diseases and is an illness that is the internal infestation. The very term "Skinny Disease" is improper, it is a symptom. We all know that precaution is better than cure. This is caused by internal parasites and can be treated with medication if used carefully. 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. Fish are initially eating, and behaving normally, but losing weight, and eventually, left untreated, it leads to death. Caused by internal parasites, you need to consult a veterinarian if your fish contract this disease. I bought three new clowns all at 2". 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. Levamasole seems to be recommended a lot, but it seems to target smaller amount of worm types and not parasites. Then you just discovered the greatest community of like-minded people anywhere. This can be diagnosed fairly easily. by JWhipple » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:09 pm, Post From what I can tell parasites, internal one's, are passed on if the loaches eat of the infected corpse. on it's own pump. You can identify it through the white lesions that form on the fish’s skin. Update: It's a form of parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of … I have 2 large peices of driftwood. I lost a clown loach that I have had for several months to what I believe was skinny disease last week. Are you interested in Loaches? This is caused by internal parasites and can be treated with medication if used carefully. He's very very skinny. Come learn from our membership's vast experience! Loaches, having almost no scales, tend to acquire illnesses easily. -- Light is faster than sound... Perhaps that explains why some people appear to be intelligent - until we hear them speak! by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:04 pm, Post has anyone dealt with skinny disease in clown loaches in the uk. 'Skinny Disease' is a term that is applied to what amounts to 'Chronic Wasting Syndrome'. Do you love them? 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. Is it contagious? http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=534. Is it ok to treat the fish while in a tank with others? Another major disease that they get hit by is the Skinny Disease. I have had three clown loachs for about two years now, one 2", one 3" and one 4". That poor loach will likely not recover; he seems very far gone. They are doing slightly better, I have moved my healthy clown loach into my main tank so he is safe from any parasites. One of the two remaining is also skinny. Aug 17, 2014 #8 Your loach may not even have worms. The reading you have been doing is correct. This disease will usually attack a sore or abrasion … It is also caused by an intestinal parasite. I work today and I want to pick up some medication that may help him. 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. Been dealing with a black spot, skin issue over the last couple weeks. by shari2 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:21 am, Post Dwarf chain loaches are also susceptible to flukes and worms. I wanted to get some more clowns because I thought they would be happier in a larger group. 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!! Skinny disease will wipe out all your loaches. But I have had him less than a month. Final Thoughts: Clown Loach is a funny species that can make an excellent addition to any peaceful community tank. They can leach nutrients from the fish, resulting in something aquarists call “skinny disease.” 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". The chances are that the loaches are already infected with Ich or skinny diseases. by JWhipple » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:22 pm, Post Are there any signs to look for to know if your clown loach is sick? 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 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. That's. 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. If you could give me step by step instructions as to how to sort this out would appreciate it! Is it safe to treat for parasites at the same time? 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. The forum for the very best information on loaches of all types. What are the symptoms? I read that once a loach starts getting skinny there's no ... May 9, 2007 12,102 9,501 3,330 61 Northwest Canada. Once again, look at your purchase source carefully before you bring your fish home. His breathing seems pretty normal actually. Do you like them? 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