My 180 gallon tank has been running smoothly for about 5 years but, in the past few months I’ve neglected it and haven’t been doing enough water changes. I’ve been back to taking care of it 100% but I noticed my peacock bass had s fungal infection on its eyes and back. I am currently treating it in a separate tank. The only other fish in the tank is my Motoro Ray. I recently did a 60% water change but he doesn’t seem 100% and is not eating as much as usual. I was wondering if I should treat the entire 180 to make sure the problem is taken care of. If I do I am planning on using marineland all in one remedy or API fungus cure. Is it worth it? I don’t notice any fungus on him but I’m still worried.
Fungal Infection
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Sounds like a water quality issue. Would remove the fish in case it doesn’t make it. Treat the fish in a qt tank. As long as the ray is looking and acting normal then no need to treat it. Clean water will do.
Treat the pbass separately and hope it makes it.
Treat the pbass separately and hope it makes it.
Post some clear photos of the infection if possible, maybe some close ups.
Just because it appears to be a fungal infection doesn't mean it is.
Many bacterial infections in fish, look similar, and if you have let maintenance slack off, that makes for a perfect medium for bacteria to proliferate.
They may even be bacteria that in small populations are benign, but under less than perfect conditions, become dangerous
Just because it appears to be a fungal infection doesn't mean it is.
Many bacterial infections in fish, look similar, and if you have let maintenance slack off, that makes for a perfect medium for bacteria to proliferate.
They may even be bacteria that in small populations are benign, but under less than perfect conditions, become dangerous