We got SteveIrwin in late April and after a few days with us he started to go downhill - he was lethargic, not eating, losing his lovely long fins and his bright blue color. I was not sure what to do so I tried Pimafix which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that treats fungal infections and bacterial infections. I was not certain that he had either but I couldn't just wait for him to kick the bucket - had to try something....
His tank is only 3 gallons so I adjusted the dose accordingly. I gave him the meds for 7 days as instructed and then did a 25% water change. At that point SteveIrwin was on the mend but he was not well so he got a second round of seven days with a 25% water change. After a couple of days I did a full water change which I do every week.
Since he finished his second round he seems just great - full of energy, engaged, active and he has a great appetite. I think Pimafix did in fact fix him - so grateful as I have grown quite fond of the little blue dude....
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