Fin rot

[VikingMummy2015]

My poor Ghost has developed quite obvious fin rot literally over the course of a day.



I can see little red dots at the edges of some parts and he has this trailing part too . Just tested water and all is as usual: pH 6.6-6.8, 0/0 ammonia/nitrite, nitrates are 0-5. I did a large 60-75% water change yesterday because of some serious crypt melt.
Behaviour wise, he’s active, fed well earlier (I didn’t take a close look as I never get a chance until my boy is in bed). He still has his tumour/lump (slowly growing).
I have, on hand, aquarium salt, Esha 200, Esha exit and melafix. I can move the snail into the 240L if necessary.
Of course this happens the instant I can’t go anywhere to get treatment and when post isn’t guaranteed (I do get Amazon prime though).

[VikingMummy2015]

I’ve done a salt bath (jugged him to treat) and huge water change to get rid of all the crypt melt. Then I did a massive stoopid and instead of getting the pump etc to refill, I poured water from buckets without thinking. One tank full of water I can’t see through . Just have to hope it clears in the next hour or so and I can transfer Ghost back before bed. Definitely not one of my finer moments and in dread of losing Ghost just as my boy comes off school for Christmas.

[WinterRose73]

Oh bless you, hope you are able to sort him out

[black ghost]

Looks more like physical damage to me. I can’t see any clear signs of finrot.

[VikingMummy2015]

Looks more like physical damage to me. I can’t see any clear signs of finrot.

There are red dots and lines along the edges instead of clear cellophane fins. Larger area is looking dull/dead today (lights still off). Honestly thought he was a goner this morning but he was just hiding until I lifted the lid and he came over as usual.

[black ghost]

Ok if that big patch is just grey coloured fin I’ll concede it’s finrot.

I don’t use Esha but Myxazin will cure it.

[plankton]

I'm trying to work out how he's got finrot.
Maybe he's started trying to shred his tail and it's come as secondary to that?

[VikingMummy2015]

I'm trying to work out how he's got finrot.
Maybe he's started trying to shred his tail and it's come as secondary to that?

It’s a real puzzle. And I can’t get myxazin until after Christmas now. I’m going to do another salt bath today if I can, then start a half dose Esha 2000 (removing pumpkin first).

[VikingMummy2015]

This morning

[plankton]

Oh dear.
You're doing your best.