hi we have 2 oscars who seem to have developed like a fungus i have checked water ph amonia nitrite and nitrates are good. The tank is a 6x2x2 the 2 o's are 12" they are in with a flower horn 7", gt 5". I have put in wardley fungus ade but to no avail one of the o's is just laying around and its fins are going red
need help fast please O's & fungus?
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WHen was the last waterchange? How much? What's the temp?
Do a waterchange/gravel wash (at least a third volume). Add salt. Raise the temp to 84F. Boost aeration. Add meds after removing carbon/resins.
Do a waterchange/gravel wash (at least a third volume). Add salt. Raise the temp to 84F. Boost aeration. Add meds after removing carbon/resins.
i think i might have introduced the fungus from some yabbies that came out of a dam stupid me. water change daily atm gravel not long gone in cleaned and put in
sorry im abit scattered atm these fish mean alot to us. i have removed carbon before adding meds oh and water changes 40-50%
Treat as stated until the fungus disappears. Then, continue treatment for several more days(I go an extra week) since fungal spores can encyst and remain in the substrate. Gravel washing every few days will reduce the pathogen's population. Add lost salt after water changes and remedicate full dose after WC.
You can bring the temp back to 80F after treatment is completed. But, don't drop more than 2 degree a day to preventcold shock.
Good luck.
You can bring the temp back to 80F after treatment is completed. But, don't drop more than 2 degree a day to preventcold shock.
Good luck.