White Fluffy Growth Near Mouth

[WILDER]

Ok thanks for the info.

 

[tttnjfttt]

That makes sense about the warmth improving function. I also need to stop thinking of reactions as black and white, and more on a continuum.

 

[steelhealr]

Well..that's where some of the UK'ers can come in. I think any antibiotic with good gram negative coverage, if the usual aren't avaiable, could be used. Permanganate dip has been recommended, but, I have no experience in that area although I've done FW dips with my SW corals. SH

 

[tttnjfttt]

Thanks for the info SH, its been very interesting reading.

 

[Mariposa]

Thanks so much guys!

 

[steelhealr]

How are the fish doing? SH

 

[Mariposa]

I am very discouraged, I only have one dose of tetracycline left to give them and one of the fish looks absolutely no better ... running out of ideas. Should I repeat treatment? (You would not believe the hell I went trhough to get the meds, they aren't legal in Quebec without human prescription ... luckily I know pharmacists in high places )

 

[tttnjfttt]

One problem with tetracycline is because it has been over used, many bacteria are now resistant to it. However, in your case it seems to atleast held the bacteria in check. Did you raise the temperature when treating it?

If possible, I would try to switch medicines, either to Eytromyacin or Kanamyacin. Any chance of making it over into the US to get the fish meds?

 

[WILDER]

I would try some salt baths on top.

 

[black angel]

In the uk, meds you buy over the counter are added to the water and most are formaldehyde based. To me adding anything to the water just wont have the same impact on fish suffering from internal bacterial diseases as fish wont swallow the meds and will only uptake a very small amount through osmosis which i doubt will have much effect.
The stronger meds used can only be given by a vet and then only if the fish is in the office so the vet can make sure its used for the purpose proposed, which to me suggests the stuff on the shelves is virtually useless and may only help eradicate bacterial overload in the tank rather than in the fish, which comes down to tank hygiene.
A much better way to help get antibiotics into a fish is through food which sadly isnt available in shops in the uk.

Sorry its a little off topic.

Coulumnaris i know is deadlier at higher temperatures and spreads even faster from fish to fish. If as said meds work better at a higher temp then really it seems to me that you have to catch it early or the fish wont make it.
Salt is a natural killer of parasites and fungal infections but really doesnt do anything for bacterial infections.

 

[Mariposa]

Just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my panicked question. Everyone is alright and it's been a week and no more sign of infection. The tank is looking great again.

 

[WILDER]

Great news, well done.

 

[steelhealr]

Kudos...good job. SH