White Sopt I Think

[nay27uk]

i just noted my black mollies seem to have white fungus looking spots on them is it white spot see pics

 

[kpintheshed]

well i'm not sure but i know from experice that its hard to find a pure black molly some do change colour slight to white or yellow. mine changed white on the bottom.

 

[nay27uk]

well i'm not sure but i know from experice that its hard to find a pure black molly some do change colour slight to white or yellow. mine changed white on the bottom.

well ive bought some melafix and pimafix and another airstone just to be safe dont have a tape mesure around so just put 3 caps of each in my tank is about 3' by 2' by 3'

 

[WILDER]

Its columnaris it showing on the head, also columnaris spots are greyish white in colour and can a tinging of red around the edges.

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Myxazin and pimafix.

 

[omega59]

yes i agree, columnaris, i just read about it and here is some info.

Description: Often mistaken for a fungal infection because of its mold-like lesions, Columnaris is a common bacterial infection in cultured fish, particularly livebearing fish and catfish. Its name is derived from columnar shaped bacteria, which are present in virtually all aquarium environments.
The bacteria are most likely to infect fish that have been stressed by such conditions as poor water quality, inadequate diet, or handling and shipping. Columnaris can enter the fish through the gills, mouth, or via small wounds on the skin. The disease is highly contagious and may be spread through contaminated nets, specimen containers, and even food.
Columnaris can be external or internal and may follow a chronic or acute course. Lesions in chronic cases progress slowly, taking many days before culminating in fish death. In acute cases the lesions spread quickly, often wiping out entire populations of fish within hours. High water temperatures accelerate the progression of the disease; however lowering the water temp will not affect the outcome of the disease.

Symptoms:
White spots on mouth, edges of scales, and fins
Cottony growth that eats away at the mouth
Fins disintegrate beginning at the edges
'Saddleback' lesion near the dorsal fin
Fungus often invades the affected skin
Rapid gilling in cases where gills are infected

Most Columnaris infections are external, and present first as white or grayish white spots on the head, and around the fins or gills. The lesions may first be seen only as a paler area that lacks the normal shiny appearance. As the lesion progresses it may become yellowish or brownish in color and the area around it may be tinged red.

Treatment:
Change water
Vacuum gravel
Add aquarium salt
Treat with copper sulfate or antibiotic
Discontinue carbon filtration during treatment

 

[omega59]

i thought i'd include an image so perhaps you can compare

 

[nay27uk]

i thought i'd include an image so perhaps you can compare

yeah that looks like it however if i catch the lager of the two at the right angle it almost looks like it is a raised spot of fungus that almost looks like it has a large haire coming out, i supose you could say its like a white mole

 

[WILDER]

You have columnaris a deadly killer if it's a bad strain.
You will need to medicate fast myxazin by waterlife and pimafix.
Turn temp down slowly say three degrees.
Increase aeration.

 

[nay27uk]

You have columnaris a deadly killer if it's a bad strain.
You will need to medicate fast myxazin by waterlife and pimafix.
Turn temp down slowly say three degrees.
Increase aeration.

ok i have been out and bought some pimafix and metafix ive added 3 caps of each to my tank i have also put in a new air stone so have air taken directly from the filter as its comming out and the airstone. i will turn my temp down now. will this be anough to cure it, by the way i have taken the black sponge out of the filter

 

[WILDER]

I don't rate melafix as a good med for columnaris.
Columnaris spots take some getting rid of.
If no improvement in a few days you will need to replace the melafix with myxazin by waterlife or anti internal bacteria med by interpet.

 

[nay27uk]

I don't rate melafix as a good med for columnaris.
Columnaris spots take some getting rid of.
If no improvement in a few days you will need to replace the melafix with myxazin by waterlife or anti internal bacteria med by interpet.

Thanks i realy apreciate all the help on this i may have had my tank over a year but im still a novice

 

[WILDER]

There that much to learn so your'e not on your own.
Good luck.

 

[omega59]

yes and it sounds like youa re in good hands
good luck!