Sick Seahorse

[cdylnicki]

I noticed one of my horses seems to have an issue & I can't seem to find out exactly what it is or how I should treat.  He seems to be losing "skin" on his spine, near his tail, and on his face.  I know horses are not prone to fungus and so I am thinking bacterial, but don't want to treat based on a guess.

He is eating well, is in a 120 with 2 mandarin dragonets and 3 other seahorses - none of the others are showing any symptoms.  The system was seeded from my other 90 gallon which has been running for over 2 years.

I have attached photos for reference, but any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[cdylnicki]

A few more shots

[brotherluv]

I would check out seahorse.org. They may be able to help...is it the snout that's peeling?  Snout rot?

[cdylnicki]

I joined their forum, but there is an approval process before I can post...

*sigh* I hope I can treat this in time

[Rybren]

Update?  I hope that all is well.

[cdylnicki]

Nope, lost her that night and found one dead in the tank the same day.

The other 2 are happy & healthy and eat like a horse!  The two Dragonetes are continuing to do well!

[walkytalky]

how are the other two doing now?

[cdylnicki]

Amazing!  Thank you for asking.

Happy as always and getting along with the dragonets.

[walkytalky]

wow what size is your tank?
I have tried to keep a pair several times with no luck. They live for about 3 months and get sick and gone. We can't get the meds for them here in canada unless you have great contacts.

[SlyAngel]

Amazing!  Thank you for asking.

Happy as always and getting along with the dragonets.

They are beautiful!