Its hard to tell if the fish are losing the slime coat because of being in the meds or if its part of the symptoms.
I would go with a protozoan disease and treat for that.
I would go with a protozoan disease and treat for that.
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Angel Lady
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They could be losing thier slime coat I guess due to the medicine
Is the cloudiness on the eye or in the eye? Also is it the whole eye affected or just part of it such as the pupil or iris?
If its white then its probably fungus but if its transluscent or looks like a film then its either a parasite or bacterial infection
If its white then its probably fungus but if its transluscent or looks like a film then its either a parasite or bacterial infection
/www.ehow.com/how_7030_check-fish-bacteria.html
This might help too, not the writer of this information below.
Fungus
Symptom: The fish has patches of white or gray cottony, fuzzy puffs attached to its skin, fins or in wounds. The fish's eyes may also be cloudy or have a film over them. There may also be excessive mucus production on the fish's gills, or around the circumference of wounds. Fungus is usually a freshwater fish infection. In most cases , this is a secondary infection.
Treatment: If medicated quickly, fungus is usually easy to cure. There are several packaged medications for this. Most include such drugs as Acriflavine, Neutroflavine or copper sulfate. Follow all manufacturers instructions. Some fungus medications are applied directly on the patch of fungus with a cotton swab. If this is what the manufacturer recommends, net the fish and place it on a clean wet towel. Dip the cotton swab in the medication and then swab it on the fungus spot. Do NOT keep the fish out of the water for more than 1 minute. Quickly place the fish in a hospital tank that has already been set up. Since fungus is usually a secondary infection, treat the fish in the hospital tank for a bacterial infection with Nitrofuran (Furan) or Kanamycin Sulfate.
Fungus
Symptom: The fish has patches of white or gray cottony, fuzzy puffs attached to its skin, fins or in wounds. The fish's eyes may also be cloudy or have a film over them. There may also be excessive mucus production on the fish's gills, or around the circumference of wounds. Fungus is usually a freshwater fish infection. In most cases , this is a secondary infection.
Treatment: If medicated quickly, fungus is usually easy to cure. There are several packaged medications for this. Most include such drugs as Acriflavine, Neutroflavine or copper sulfate. Follow all manufacturers instructions. Some fungus medications are applied directly on the patch of fungus with a cotton swab. If this is what the manufacturer recommends, net the fish and place it on a clean wet towel. Dip the cotton swab in the medication and then swab it on the fungus spot. Do NOT keep the fish out of the water for more than 1 minute. Quickly place the fish in a hospital tank that has already been set up. Since fungus is usually a secondary infection, treat the fish in the hospital tank for a bacterial infection with Nitrofuran (Furan) or Kanamycin Sulfate.
This is a good antibiotic.
Tetracycline
Manufacturer: Aquatronics
A broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacterial infections. For infections of fin and tail rot, frayed fins, popeye, inflamed gills, mouth and body open sores/ulcers, livebearer disease, dropsy, Columnaris, and secondary infections such as fungal. Specific for livebearers and goldfish. Aerate the aquarium well when using. Useful for the control of some common bacterial diseases, including Aeromonias and Pseudomonas Genera and the Mysobacterial group.
Tetracycline
Manufacturer: Aquatronics
A broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacterial infections. For infections of fin and tail rot, frayed fins, popeye, inflamed gills, mouth and body open sores/ulcers, livebearer disease, dropsy, Columnaris, and secondary infections such as fungal. Specific for livebearers and goldfish. Aerate the aquarium well when using. Useful for the control of some common bacterial diseases, including Aeromonias and Pseudomonas Genera and the Mysobacterial group.
Angel Lady
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Ok so here is what i have done so far, I put six maracyn tablets in the tank and 3 maracyn's this morning. The directions say to add more of the maracyn two when you first start to treat them. When I got back home this evening the fish was looking much better. It is only on thier fins and eyes now. Not over the entire body. I lowered the tempature in the tank. And I also added some salt..If this is wrong someone please let know.
Not the writer of this information below.
A: Fungal infections are secondary infections that can only occur when the fish is already diseased or physically injured. When fungal infestations occur, raise the water temperature. Several different courses of action can be taken including a 30 minute bath in 1 ppm Sodium Permanganate (10 Mg/L); the addition of Malachite green; or the addition of a commercial fungal medication.
A: Fungal infections are secondary infections that can only occur when the fish is already diseased or physically injured. When fungal infestations occur, raise the water temperature. Several different courses of action can be taken including a 30 minute bath in 1 ppm Sodium Permanganate (10 Mg/L); the addition of Malachite green; or the addition of a commercial fungal medication.
Angel Lady
Pet of the Month Leader
I think I read some where it said to lower the temps. and add salt, I think fungus spreads with higher temps. I hope I am not wrong on this. I hate when this stuff happens I cant stant for my fish or animals to get sick, and it kills me to lose one of them, I have already lost my ferret today I cant take losing any more...
How much salt have you added? Salt will work on fungus but dont use with anything containing malachite green or meth blue. Sounds ok with maracyn but keep the salt level low.
If the fish had a parasite they naturally thicken up on the slime coat anyway and some meds and salt will strip it off.
Sounds ok what you are doing just now.
If the fish had a parasite they naturally thicken up on the slime coat anyway and some meds and salt will strip it off.
Sounds ok what you are doing just now.
I'm not sure it is fungus though. Cloudy eye suggests bacterial and doing regular water changes should keep the count down. What temperature is the water at now?
Can you get a better pic of the eye for us?
Can you get a better pic of the eye for us?
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