Yes, water change treat with sulfa & salt and lower the temp unplug the heater. When you change the water use slightly cooler than you normally would don't get crazy with cold water just cool the tank down a few degrees and let the temp drop.
HELP!!! Super Red Sev Issue
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According to the sulfa directions I should dose 4 times all together for full course of treatment , is this necessary- if my other fish are showing no signs of illness. I will if I have to but this stuff is 17 dollars a pop at 65.00 for full dose? WOW
I would dose according to the the directions. I know it can get expensive but it's better to error on the side of caution. Again, it's totally up to you. Big tanks are expensive to treat if somthing goes wrong I understand.
This is about as good an explanation as you'll find. Coulmnarus is associated with a highly areobic conditions, elavated levels of TDS, overcrowding and high temps.
"Columnaris has similarities to Aeromonas bacterial infections in that both are opportunistic, however since Aeromonas is a facultative bacterium & often anaerobic, it is more prevalent in a tank with high amounts of pollution, DOC and especially poor circulation.
While Columnaris being only aerobic can occur in tanks with good filtration/circulation, however it is common in a tank with poor Redox/mineralization, overcrowding, high temperatures, and stress (such as an aggressive fish tank where many inhabitants are constantly bullying others).
As well weak genetics from in-bred fish or fish such as "feeder" or "carnival" goldfish that are often permanently damaged for early life crowding are also often at risk for Columnaris infections.Unfortunately the above point is missed by many who often cite dirty, stagnant, or otherwise poor water conditions as cause of Columnaris, but since Columnaris is aerobic, it simply cannot thrive in poor water conditions that are low in oxygen as can Aeromonas or Saprolegnia."
"Columnaris has similarities to Aeromonas bacterial infections in that both are opportunistic, however since Aeromonas is a facultative bacterium & often anaerobic, it is more prevalent in a tank with high amounts of pollution, DOC and especially poor circulation.
While Columnaris being only aerobic can occur in tanks with good filtration/circulation, however it is common in a tank with poor Redox/mineralization, overcrowding, high temperatures, and stress (such as an aggressive fish tank where many inhabitants are constantly bullying others).
As well weak genetics from in-bred fish or fish such as "feeder" or "carnival" goldfish that are often permanently damaged for early life crowding are also often at risk for Columnaris infections.Unfortunately the above point is missed by many who often cite dirty, stagnant, or otherwise poor water conditions as cause of Columnaris, but since Columnaris is aerobic, it simply cannot thrive in poor water conditions that are low in oxygen as can Aeromonas or Saprolegnia."
Well unfortunately we lost him last night,evidentlly I was too late. I am rethinking everything I have done with my set up after reading the explanation and am a little taken back but I would like your opinion. It was my understanding that the stock I have I would be ok as long as I had good filtration (fx 5 and a 400 emperor)and did weekly 50% water changes with good aeration ( powerhead and other various airstones).I have heard that I may be overcrowded and my JD and my Vieja Syn go at it from time to time but nothing too out of control as far as stress goes. And just about a month ago I was told I would be better off keeping the temp around 82-83 degrees to keep chances of ich down to a minimum as Iwas keeping it around 78-79 originally. I feed them pellets as a staple but mix it up with frozen krill,bloodworms,mysis shrimp, nightcrawlers,crickets,and spirulina flakes.Please let me know if you think I should be doing something different as I would hope I don't lose any more fish Thanks.
I'm sorry you lost him, we were too late. Once the lips go like that the desiese has progressed and it's a roll of the dice whather or not they can come back from it. I wish I could tell you do this and that and everything will be fine but unfortuatly I can't. I could only suggest once you finsih treatment try keeping the temp around 80. You could also cut back on the circulation (power head) and the air stones, you could do that now. Your tank looks good and is not by any stretch what i would considered overcrowed from that picture. I am truly sorry I couldn't have been more help to you.
