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The fish of any breed getting fungal infection in the water tank the fishes get slower and week
Fungal infections are usually due to poor water quality. Check the water chemistry, change or rinse filter media, perform a partial water change (use aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent shock) and treat with an antifungal until the condition clears. You can find an antifungal in the aquarium section of most pet stores. Follow label directions carefully.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My black molly fish has some type of fungus and I have been treating it with a imagitarium fungus medication but it seems to have come back and is now all over his eyes. I'm not sure what to do. I am not sure if I should seperate him or leave him wit
In this case you need a quite radical approach. Begin by submitting a water sample for quality testing. Most pet stores will do this for free or a nominal fee. Clinical examination should always include a water quality check, even if you have done so already. Water testing should be performed with a quality test kit, measuring NH4, NO2 and NO3. High ammonia levels, PH imbalances may be responsible for these signs. Oxygen concentration and quality of the filters should be determined as well. If water quality is good and there are no major imbalances, your fish should get examined to look for any sign of bacterial/fungal infection and eventually water should be treated. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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my fish just died and it looked like it had a fuzzy bubble around the front half I was wondering if it is at all contagius i still have other fish in there so please help quikly
Im sorry for the loss of your fish. It could be, but without an exam it is difficult to say definitively. Some fungal or bacterial infections are contagious. Monitor the other fish for similar symptoms. Maintain pristine water quality and consider an "all-in-one" treatment if necessary. You can find these treatments in the aquarium section of the local Petco. Follow label directions carefully and remove the carbon filter insert during treatment if indicated.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I have been treating my betta fish for fin rot but I have noticed a small white lump growing on one side of his gills. I've been using AQ Salt as treatment for the past 3 days (2 tsp in 1-gallon tank with 100% water change daily) and noticed little i
Without an image or exam it can be difficult to differentiate between fungal or bacterial infection vs a developing tumor. Continue treating with AQ salt. It may take a few more days before you begin to see improvement. If the fin rot is minor, you can use 1 tsp /gal of AQ salt. Severe rot can be treated with aquarium salt at 2tsp/gal. Keep the water temp between 76-768 F. Turn off the light and filter to inhibit bacterial growth and decrease water current. Use treated or "aged" water daily for the water changes. A home test kit should be used to confirm good quality water is being used each time. Treat with AQ salt for a maximum of 10 days. His behavior may be due to low water temps or a chemical imbalance.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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First and foremost, my tank was very dirty. So dirty to the point that one of my goldfish was turning a brownish- black color. The other one seemed alright. When I did a 100% water change I saw a fuzzy white streak on its body that turned out to be f
It may have been her slime coat coming off. The black color could have been caused by high ammonia levels. It can cause "burns" which will discolor scales. In the future, it is best to perform 30-50% water changes daily to balance chemistry and improve water quality. Use only aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent further stress or shock. Your filter should be rated to handle at least twice the water volume of the tank.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
