Can I Get Anti-Biotics?

Most pet stores sell antibiotics for fish.

"Jonathan Wood" wrote in message
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I have a wild fish (bluegill) that was caught with a fishing pole and
hook.
It's been doing okay in my tank (eating and behavior), but the hook sores
above its mouth have now caused a swelling in one side of its nose.

It looks to me like some sort of infection. My water isn't great (nitrates
are pretty high--I'm doing some water changes but have had some trouble)
but
the other fish seem to be doing fine.

I was just wondering if it's possible to administer antibiotics to this
fish, and if they can be purchased without going to a vet.

Thanks for any tips!

Jonathan

Found some, although I'm not sure they will work for my particular problem.

Trying it now. Thanks.

Jonathan

"Limnophile" wrote in message
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Most pet stores sell antibiotics for fish.

"Jonathan Wood" wrote in message
link.net...
I have a wild fish (bluegill) that was caught with a fishing pole and
hook.
It's been doing okay in my tank (eating and behavior), but the hook
sores
above its mouth have now caused a swelling in one side of its nose.

It looks to me like some sort of infection. My water isn't great
(nitrates
are pretty high--I'm doing some water changes but have had some trouble)
but
the other fish seem to be doing fine.

I was just wondering if it's possible to administer antibiotics to this
fish, and if they can be purchased without going to a vet.

Thanks for any tips!

Jonathan