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From:toronto
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posted 07-02-2003 06:21 PM         

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I have had 4 guppies for about 5 weeks now and they seem to be rubbing themselves against rooks and gravel in the tank. One of them died last night. I can't see any redness or growths on their bodies. They have been doing this for a bout a week and I was wondering if they may have a parasite or something. Has anyone ever seen this before? Do I have something to worry about? All you help is very much appreciated.

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posted 07-02-2003 09:18 PM            

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im not sure maby ur just not good at keeping guppies alive(like me)

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posted 07-02-2003 11:30 PM            

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you fish are rubbing themselves against things because there skin is irratated they are scratching theres something wrong with the water

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posted 07-03-2003 09:49 AM         

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I don't have guppies, but I know that that behavior in other fishes is called "flashing" and can be a sign that ich is coming.. do your fish have little white salt looking dots on them? I'd try a water change and some ich treatment. I've always found it an easy disease to treat. good luck!

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posted 07-03-2003 07:39 PM         

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thanks for your help. it appears to be ICH. I have done a water change and am treating with ICH medication. Thanks for you help!

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