my godlfish has fin rot, and i put the antibacterial solutions in there. will its fin recover and grow back?
2006-10-22 06:44:23 · 7 answers · asked by asianricepaper 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
i am using the medication, but i want to know if the fin will grow back? how long will it takes.
2006-10-22 06:51:28 · update #1
Go to the petstore and buy MELAFIX. I used it when my fish got fin rot it took care of it.
2006-10-22 06:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by lilbit_883_hugger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they will recover, if you take the time to correct the problem in the take and not just treat the problem on the fish.
Signs: Fin rot often begins with red streaks in the fins that are soon followed by abnormal lightening of the edge of the fin and then a fraying or rotting of the fin membrane and edges. This infection can lead to a complete rotting of the fin and can spread to the body and lead to death.
Cause: Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, and Flexibacter
Transmission: Infection occurs from bacteria that are already in the water, but do not cause problems in healthy fish. Injury to the fins, stress, or poor water quality can all lead to an increase in these infections.
Treatment: Infected fish can be bathed in a salt solution (make sure your species of fish can tolerate this) or given topical treatment of the affected area with Gentian Violet. Treatment tanks with appropriate antibiotics are sometimes also used. Correcting water problems and removing fighting fish are also necessary to prevent recurrence.
2006-10-22 07:00:39 · answer #2 · answered by pinkpiggies336 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their are many medications out there that will treat this problem. I know you are using an antibacterial, but i noticed someone saying use melifix if you do use this medication do not over dose for this will start eating away at the gills or fins as well if over dosed. The fins can grow back with in a few weeks if not damaged that bad.
2006-10-22 11:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by DJ n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should mostly grow back, not sure how long it will take. also try raising the temp a little bit, that should speed up the process. Don't leave the temp up after the fin rot is gone.
2006-10-23 06:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by fish lips 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need an anti-bacterial in your water it will help him recover by him breathing in the water and filtering it through his gills and he will absorb the anti-biotic
2006-10-22 06:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by Juleette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy him some fish meds
2006-10-22 11:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he's healthy for the next year or so. yes.
2006-10-22 06:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by professorminh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋