PNT Thread #6 - Page 10

Sunday · 28-01-2012, 03:22 PM

I keep mine with an African Arowana, Giraffe Cats, small Bichirs, a Gold Line Wolf and a Giant Gourami.

Schmike · 28-01-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by morriselma

can ur pnt compete for food with ur catfish? thanks for info..

They have different diet although the PNT will also take food meant for the others.

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angelo · 29-01-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PNT Guy

1% is to curb nitrite toxicity. A 2-4% won't hurt the BB much but it does slow down the process. But it can be easily overcome once u dilute the tank during WC.

0.1% is more than enough to prevent nitrite damage. Most BB for freshwater will die off at 3%.

angelo · 29-01-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Elindra

OK easy example... Can your stomach take it if you eat raw lemons for your meals frequently?

The PNT stomach is even more sensitive than humans. Tomatoes are deemed too acidic for them already. Once a while as treat is OK but not on frequent basis

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Human and PNT stomach produce acidic to assist in food digestion.

blondmyth · 06-03-2012, 01:16 AM

hi pnt experts,

my 10-year-old pnt suddently developed this thing on its shell. for a weeks already, shell rot?

initially i thought it was fungal put my ocean free anti bacterial and anti fungal treatment but no use.

btw, is it a male or female?

PNT Guy · 06-03-2012, 08:48 AM

Looks v much like fungus to me. Try the yellow powder it helps for me when my PNT is down with a fungus infection much severe than this.
Take it out of the water, pat dry then apply salt then yellow powder on the affected areas then when. Scalps form u can leave it in water to heal normally.

Looks like a male to me.

How did it get infected? Kanna bitten by its tank mates?

Schmike · 06-03-2012, 09:21 AM

Check your water parameters. Definitely fungus. Take it out of water, apply fine salt and leave it it of water for ~1-2 hours for 3-4x a day. Bask it for ~0.5-1 hour each time.

blondmyth · 06-03-2012, 12:57 PM

So pnt guy and schmike

What type of salt? Kitchen salt? Can't be aquarium salt right cos that's too coarse?

Confirm its a male? Not sure how it got the fungus.

PNT Guy · 06-03-2012, 01:03 PM

There are fine aquraium salt available bro.

Seems like one from the shape of the tail. But best is once it reaches maturity then flash u the flower u can cfm it's a male

Schmike · 06-03-2012, 01:05 PM

Either kitchen salt or fine aquarium salt.

Fungus on PNTs are usually due to poor water condition.

I will say 80% it's a male.

06-03-2012, 01:03 PM	#99
PNT Guy Dragon Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,275	There are fine aquraium salt available bro. Seems like one from the shape of the tail. But best is once it reaches maturity then flash u the flower u can cfm it's a male Last edited by PNT Guy; 06-03-2012 at 01:04 PM.

28-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#91
Sunday Dragon Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,276	I keep mine with an African Arowana, Giraffe Cats, small Bichirs, a Gold Line Wolf and a Giant Gourami.

06-03-2012, 01:16 AM	#95
blondmyth Dragon Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,369	hi pnt experts, my 10-year-old pnt suddently developed this thing on its shell. for a weeks already, shell rot? initially i thought it was fungal put my ocean free anti bacterial and anti fungal treatment but no use. btw, is it a male or female?

06-03-2012, 08:48 AM	#96
PNT Guy Dragon Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,275	Looks v much like fungus to me. Try the yellow powder it helps for me when my PNT is down with a fungus infection much severe than this. Take it out of the water, pat dry then apply salt then yellow powder on the affected areas then when. Scalps form u can leave it in water to heal normally. Looks like a male to me. How did it get infected? Kanna bitten by its tank mates?

06-03-2012, 09:21 AM	#97
Schmike Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,821	Check your water parameters. Definitely fungus. Take it out of water, apply fine salt and leave it it of water for ~1-2 hours for 3-4x a day. Bask it for ~0.5-1 hour each time.

06-03-2012, 12:57 PM	#98
blondmyth Dragon Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,369	So pnt guy and schmike What type of salt? Kitchen salt? Can't be aquarium salt right cos that's too coarse? Confirm its a male? Not sure how it got the fungus.

06-03-2012, 01:05 PM	#100
Schmike Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,821	Either kitchen salt or fine aquarium salt. Fungus on PNTs are usually due to poor water condition. I will say 80% it's a male.

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