fin rot?
- Thread starter thorzep
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More information is needed here. Water parameters? Schedule of water changes? Tank size and tankmates? Temperature? What species was affected? These are a few basic questions that need to be answered.
Bacterial Fin Rot
Symptoms:
The fins are frayed and getting shorter. Edges are whitish.
Causes:
Overpopulation, severe stress especially on transit, untreated injuries, poor water quality and poor maintenance are the main causes of fin rot. Fin rot can occur in connection with columnaris, fungal overgrowths, lesions and as a secondary infection to parasite infestations. Ffish begins to have difficulty swimming due to the damaged fins.
Treatment:
Broad spectrum antibiotics, frequent water changes are a must to improve water quality
Picture retrieved from O-fish.com for reference purposes.
Bacterial Fin Rot
Symptoms:
The fins are frayed and getting shorter. Edges are whitish.
Causes:
Overpopulation, severe stress especially on transit, untreated injuries, poor water quality and poor maintenance are the main causes of fin rot. Fin rot can occur in connection with columnaris, fungal overgrowths, lesions and as a secondary infection to parasite infestations. Ffish begins to have difficulty swimming due to the damaged fins.
Treatment:
Broad spectrum antibiotics, frequent water changes are a must to improve water quality
Picture retrieved from O-fish.com for reference purposes.