Is it safe to say that this bacteria infection comes from feeder shrimps? I'm trying to rule out possible cause of this bacteria in my tank..
Also, can you please explain what this paragraph means - "It should be noted that although Erythromycin is the drug of choice, because it is an effective anti gram positive bacterium medication, it is also very hard on nitrifying bacteria, so having cultured sponge filters or other seasoned filter media to replace during and/or after treatment is very important since Streptococcus is not opportunistic. Many opportunistic bacterium such as Columnaris may follow, especially if ammonia/nitrites rise during or after treatment."
I read it at http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2009/01/streptococcus-eye-infections.html
Does it mean that all the filter media will be damaged and can no longer cultivate beneficial bacteria? Or is the med effect just temporary?
Also, can you please explain what this paragraph means - "It should be noted that although Erythromycin is the drug of choice, because it is an effective anti gram positive bacterium medication, it is also very hard on nitrifying bacteria, so having cultured sponge filters or other seasoned filter media to replace during and/or after treatment is very important since Streptococcus is not opportunistic. Many opportunistic bacterium such as Columnaris may follow, especially if ammonia/nitrites rise during or after treatment."
I read it at http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2009/01/streptococcus-eye-infections.html
Does it mean that all the filter media will be damaged and can no longer cultivate beneficial bacteria? Or is the med effect just temporary?