2007-03-26 13:35:24 · 7 answers · asked by Ebony M 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It is one of two things, Columnaris or fungus.
The best way to tell them apart is that columnaris always grows in a very round circular spot while fungus rarely does. Columnaris is also pearly or opalescent white while fungus is a flatter, grayish white.
Columnaris: it can occur anywhere on the fishes body and there have been documented lab cases of it being a systemic, or body wide infection. It's not real easy to treat as it only responds well to a very limited number of antibiotics. The best treatment for columnaris is Furanace. It is the only known antibiotic that will treat both the surface and internal parts of the infection and the only one that will treat it if it becomes systemic. Other treatments are usually very harsh and include copper sulfate, potassium permanganate and Oxolinix acid. Treat with Furanace for 2 weeks to be sure you are rid of the disease.
Fungus - Hopefully this is what you have and odds are good it is. Fungus is easy to treat and responds well to common Malachite green ick medications. There are several fungus medications that also contain Malachite Green and work very well. Treat until you have seen no signs of the disease for 5 days.
Warning: Malachite Green is a known carcinigen so be very careful to keep it off your skin!
Hope this helps
MM
2007-03-26 13:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two things, 'hole in the head'(which is deadly and I've only ever seen it on oscars and scats) or Ich. Ich is treatable. If there are more fuzzy white things on the body, then it is Ich. If not, then it could be 'hole in the head' and chances are he will die. We lost our 10 and 13 yr old oscars to that. Its terrible.
Try to get to the vet and ask about it. It could be another disease all together. Really, Answers shouldn't be the first place people go for medical advice >.<
Good luck. Hope this helps.
2007-03-27 03:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Oscar may have ick or it may be the beginning of hole in the head disease. START TREATMENT FAST.......I LOST 2 OSCARS THAT WAY!!!!! Check out the link.
2007-03-26 13:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by kirk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most probably fungus. go on google or a local fish store(recomended) to find help, I wouldnt trust what people tell you to do online so i suggest you ignore what everyone else said for your fish's sake
2007-03-26 15:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably ick.
just get some ick meds from the store
2007-03-29 18:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish are covered with mucous and this may be what you see.
2007-03-26 13:38:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a kind of germs, add some salt of buy medicine from aquraim.
2007-03-26 13:39:52 · answer #7 · answered by icycool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋