My common goldfish has fungal infections, He got it from my green terror that died of fungal infections. I'm afraid that he will spread it to the others. I don't have a hospital tank because the hospital tank it currently being used by baby goldfish that if add to the main tank they will be eaten by the oscar.
Fish Fungal Infections
- Thread starter MissFishyKitty
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If you can test your water and post the results it will help a great deal.
Adding meds without knowing if water parameters are stable will do more harm than good.
There are some fish diseases that appear to be fungal, yet on microscopic examination are not fungal at all, but bacterial.
One form of the bacterial disease Columnaris presents as white, tuft like growths, among others.
One form of the bacterial disease Columnaris presents as white, tuft like growths, among others.
Fungus is often a secondary infection to a primary bacteral infection. The bacteria destroys skin tissue & the fungus feeds on it.
Once the situation sinks to this level recovery is unlikely.
Many countries have outlawed antibiotics for aquarium use. You might try "Microbe Lift Artemiss". It's a botanical product with antibacterial properties.
Once the situation sinks to this level recovery is unlikely.
Many countries have outlawed antibiotics for aquarium use. You might try "Microbe Lift Artemiss". It's a botanical product with antibacterial properties.