fungus on my rapheal cat

[wvera05]

hey all ive had this rapheal cat for about 3 months now he is about 3 1/2 inches he's been fine ive had him in a 20 gal , and now ive switched him to my 55 and am noticing this growth on his side its a fungus i know that for sure but he is getting like a dent on his side because of it not bad right now but i dont want it to get any worse its late right now so cant run and get hiom any medication i dont think its life threating yet , but i have a couple questions for the morning

1 question-is which kind of medicine should i get him that is really gonna help him now if it's something i have to get online its not gonna work im heading out to petsmart or petco topmorrow so do you guys think they will have wat i need
2 question -s should i put some aquarium salt in there too or something else like melafix to help him start to heal?
3 Q-is i have this 10 gal filled with water but nothing in it kinda been sitting there fliter hasnt been running now should i empty it or leave the water add some cycle and put him in there tomorrow for a hospital tank well let me know wat i should do thanks

 

[Lupin]

Any updates about your catfish? Fungus is a rare occurrence and can be confused with columnaris. Do you have pictures of your fish's white growth?

Columnaris (Flexibacter columnaris)
Synonyms:
Cotton-wool, Mouth Fungus, Flexibacter

Symptoms:
White mouth with tiny filaments, white areas near edge of scales, clamped fins, fins start to rot in the later stage, fish struggles and sways near the surface

Causes:
This is bacterial infection which is very common in the aquaria and is very contagious. Immediate action is needed to contain it before it spreads to other fish.

Treatment:
Broad spectrum antibiotics, Sera Baktopur, Binox, Maracyn I & II, Kanacyn, Terramycin, Acriflavine, Furan, Copper Sulfate

Flexibacter columnaris thrives very well in warm waters therefore it is necessary to gradually lower the temperature to prevent it from progressing.


Body Fungus (Saprolegnia spp.)
Symptoms:
White cottony patches on the skin with long filaments that stand away

Symptoms must be differentiated from the false mouth fungus, Columnaris. It must be noted that fungus happens less compared to columnaris.

Causes:
Fungi are decomposing organisms that exist in every aquarium. The wound must always be treated immediately. If left untreated, fungal spores can attach themselves on the wounds and eventually harm the fish. They serve as a secondary infection to the wounds and open sores.

Treatment:
Methylene Blue, Jungle Fungus Guard, Mardel Maroxy