Fin Rot

[verdamper]

Hi All

i have noticed that one of my tetras has fin rot, its one of the neons but none of my other fish are showing signs and all seem fine. Should i treat or will it recover on its own? also if i treat what product is safe for all my fish and shrimp? i can not add salt as i have learnt it is bad for the ottos skin, any other suggestions?

thanks in advance


Tank

15 gallon
2 rena filters

4 rummy nose tetra
4 neon tetra
6 glowlight tetra
3 otto
2 bamboo shrimp

Water stats

ammonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrate 10-20
ph 7.6

 

[zoekin8yg]

Your tank is over stocked, but the levels seem ok, I would treat the fin rot, not sure what meds would be best though possible melafix, someone else will know

 

[Tolak]

That is a really busy tank, how long has it been running? Columnaris often imitates fungus, and is more common than a true fungus, posting a pic would help.

Posting your location would help as well, different meds are available or unavailable in different countries.

 

[verdamper]

Hi thanks for the help allready i thought that the stocking levels where just about ok? the tank is over filterd and i do regular water changes. the tank has been established about two months, i live in the UK and sorry i cant get a decent picture where you can see the fin rot.

any meds that would be safe for the whole tanks occupants?

thanks again for the help

 

[Tolak]

Myxazyn is good for bacterial issues, whether it's fin rot or columnaris. This would be a good starting point, I've heard good things about the Waterlife brand of meds, which are not widely available here in the US.

 

[verdamper]

just went to my lfs and got some melafix. I have allready got some interpet anti internal bacteria. Which one should i use as i know i can not use them together?

i could not find any of the other recomended medication, thanks for your help