Re: Fungus (sort-of OT)

[Charles n Sue Harrison <csharrison at inkmaker_net>]

To me these are pictures of a fish from an environment of a neglected 
tank. The very low pH and some injury are likely to have allowed the 
"fungus" to grow.

Fungus growth on uneaten food in the tank, frozen brine shrimp and 
flake food, is a very good indicator of fallen pH.

As Wright suggested, several partial water changes should bring up 
the pH and eliminate the the problem long term. I would add a 
tablespoon of salt to 10 gallons 2 or 3 times(dissolved in water 
first) to start healing.

Several have suggested different Meds but I would rather try salt 
first and see if this would melt the fuzz away and start the fish on 
to heal. These guys can stand a lot of salt and really help their 
skin to heal. But, with 30 to 40% of the body affected, they may not 
be saveable.

Charles Harrison
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