he has some newly formed cottny like substance on his head. it appeared over night. what should i buy at the pet shop when i go in an hour. (this is the same pet shop i bought him from ) and will they help me with the problem?
2007-01-01 06:04:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
i got the some stuff for it and it is a fungal infection thanks.
2007-01-01 08:32:07 · update #1
Saprolegnia and Achlya
Symptoms: Cotton-like tufts of fungus appear on the body of the fish. As algae grows on the fungus, the fungus turns a brownish colour.
Solution: 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.
2007-01-01 07:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that does sound like a fungal infection of some sort. just go and describe the symptoms at the pet store, and I am sure they will be happy to help you out. I used to have fish and this happened once and they were really nice. They gave me a solution to add to the water that cleared it up just fine.
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2007-01-01 06:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all make sure the water is cleaned and then they should have medicine for fungal infection at your local pet store. Ask them believe it or not almost any of them will know what to give you
2007-01-01 06:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by tammy_crr 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had bettas that had that and they called it ick----go to a pet store or even a Walmart or somewhere that has fish supplies and pick up a bottle of Ick medicine----it will kill the betta if you don't get it taken care of......
2007-01-01 08:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by blonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any fungicide will do, make sure it says fungicide and that they don't see you quick cure or something for parasites. Also raise the temp of your tank. Bettas are VERY prone to funguses because people keep them in bowls and the water is survivable but since it's too cold for them it weakens their immune system.
2007-01-01 06:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do a 100% water change- and get a bottle of MELA- FIX, from the pet shop- use it per directions!
it is natural and will not harm your fish!
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2007-01-01 07:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by BubbleGumBoobs! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they should help. the same thing happened to mine. he died because i didn't know what it was until i asked someone if i could have done anything. you can go the pet sore and there is some stuff that you put in the food. hope he/she gets better soon.GOOD LUCK!!!!
2007-01-01 06:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by Vikki[Rawhr] 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Would love to help you but I can't figure out what the hell you talking about. Speak plane English not some sode
2007-01-01 06:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
give a 50% water change and get something called malachite blue
2007-01-01 06:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by Sm@rtAs$ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
is it fuzzy if so it may be ich, if nt i would check with the pet store
2007-01-01 06:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by Mikael 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋