Re: sick female Notho

["Tyrone Genade" <12860379 at narga_sun.ac.za>]

On 31 Jul 2000,, Barry Cooper wrote:

> Steve,
> 
> I am afraid that the prognosis is poor for that fish. You did the
> right thing to remove her to separate quarters. My first guess at a
> diagnosis would be a systemic bacterial infection, most likely due to
> Mycobacteria spp. 

There is a product by AZOO, antibacterial tabs which claims to be 
able to treat Mycobacteria. It does work on dropsy and other forms 
of internal bacteria infections. It might be worth a try.

> Another possibility, although the redness would not
> be typical, is infection by Glugea spp. 

Don't know if it will work here. If the fish doesn't make it then it 
would be wise to follow Barry's suggestion and send the fish to a 
pathologist. Glugea is making the rounds in the hobby and is 
becoming a serious problem to nothos keepers. We need to be 
sure as do you.

Bye


Tyrone

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