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| At this point I am wondering if maybe I am a bit paranoid, due to the loss of the first fish. Now that I've had two days to observe, it seems to me that this "spot" on the second fish is not getting bigger at all. In fact, upon really really close inspection, it looks like it may simply be a scale that is slightly damaged, which would explain why it stands out when all the surrounding scales reflect light at the same time and this one does not. Unfortunately I could not get a clear picture. Of course, it might also be a parasite lodged under the scale that is causing the scale to stick out. I doubt it is damage due to being picked on by another fish. Although I have a lot of males in my tank of various species, it is a peaceful tank. Some chasing goes on during feeding, but no fin nipping or anything like that. The main reason why I think I may be paranoid is because the fish seems to be slowly regaining its composure. He is swimming considerably less sluggish today, although not quite 100% yet. He stays near the top of the tank with his other guppy buddies, unlike the last two days where he was sulking on or near the bottom. There is simply a more brisk nature to his movements. I will relax a lot more once I see him eat. The last two feedings he has shown little to no interest in eating, but based on how he is acting today I would be quite surprised if he doesn't eat. Based on this and your input I am feeling like what I am witnessing is simply a little shock due to the new tank. Nevertheless I appreciate the link with the disease diagnoses; I will check that out and keep an eye on the "spot" to make sure things don't get worse. So now my main concern is the deafening slience coming from LiveAquaria.com. They don't seem particularly concerned with responding to my email regarding the loss of the first fish. So much for their "guarantee". Buyer beware. Thanks all!
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So now my main concern is the deafening slience coming from LiveAquaria.com. They don't seem particularly concerned with responding to my email regarding the loss of the first fish. So much for their "guarantee". Buyer beware.
That is disheartening. Let us know if they get back to you and how it goes from there, and keep us updated on the fish.
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All fish have a "parasite load" all the time, and their natural immune system usually takes care of it. The important thing is whether a fish is swimming normally, not being picked on by other fish, and most of all whether it is eating normally. Unfortunately, fish die for unknown reasons all the time. All we can do is to keep the water condition as good as possible, and feed them well.
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| Alas, the second sick guppy died sometime yesterday. It took me quite awhile to locate him. Interestingly, his white spot never got bigger. I guess we'll never know 100% what killed him, but parasites certainly seem the likely culrpit, as my water parameters are pristine (if a little hard, but zero pH fluctuation) and I am using a U.V. sterilizer. Therefore I suspect the water conditions at LiveAquaria.com are to blame. To their credit, my swordtails that I got from them seem to be having a grand ol' time...it is just the guppies that seem to be having a hard time. On that note, it has been over a week since I emailed them and they have yet to respond. I guess I am really under a barrel here...normally I would simply not shop with them ever again, but the freshwater selection at my LFS stinks, so the only place I can go for variety is online, and my tank is still not 100% stocked yet. Can anyone recommend a good online vendor other than LiveAquaria?
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Sorry you lost the guppy. I wish I could recommend a good online fish store, but I have never used any. I find it hard to imagine that there isn't a decent pet store within 50 miles of you though, and with what you probably paid for shipping, you could drive there. Did you do any online searches for pet stores in your area?
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