Terry I need your help - 911 - new piebald diseased

[Jenste]

have been pouring over the internet since the posting began - - more and more pictures seem to resemble ammonia burns now that I have some to compare to - -

opinions?


And any and all items he came into contact with are currently being sterilized.

[poison beauties]

You should contact a vet like Dr, David Frye that deals with Amphibian related issues. He may be able to help.

Michael

[tgampper]

have been pouring over the internet since the posting began - - more and more pictures seem to resemble ammonia burns now that I have some to compare to - -

opinions?


And any and all items he came into contact with are currently being sterilized.

Ammonia burns? I'm learning something new every day. It would depend on how quickly the wounds developed. Of course, diseases do take time but can manifest itself fairly quickly. I would do an ammonia test, you can get the strips at a tropical fish store. Even though, the wounds may not be disease related, it does leave the frog with a weakened immune system and a secondary bacterial or fungal infection may be right around the corner. I don't think it would hurt to use tetracycline just in case. Good luck and I hope all goes well.

[Jenste]

actually the strips are notoriously incorrect - - for all tank keepers the API Liquid master test kit is best - -

My tanks have all been fully cycled - either "fishless cycling method" or through seeding - -

(google the Nitrogen cycle)

I always keep my frog in filtered tanks due to the risk of ammonia (waste) building up in the water - - clean water is key for a healthy environment!

It is important to cycle the tank fully - - just tossing in a filter does nothing if there is no beneficial bacteria colony in the filter media