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Fungus Fish Disease

Fish who develop fungus are already in a vulnerable state, the result of other serious health problems or attacks, such as parasites, a physical injury or a bacterial infection.

fungusSymptoms:

  • Initially, you’ll notice a gray or whitish growth in and on the skin and/or fins
  • Untreated fungus resembles a cottony growth
  • Eventually, as fungus continues to eat away at the fish’s body, the fish will die

Treatment:

Many bacterial infections are misdiagnosed as fungal, so common medications include both a fungicide and antibiotics. Remove activated carbon and conduct partial water changes in between treatments. Treat using protozin as the best route to recovery of a fungal infection.

Prevention:

Due to fungus attacking fish in a venerable state it is always best to ensure the fish are not stressed out and are given the right environment to be living in and correct tank mates. If a very placid fish is introduced to a tank with aggressive fish them it will be very susceptible to getting fungus fish disease. Take a look at the tropical fish profiles to see which fish are compatible with others.

Tropical Fish Site takes no responsibility for diagnosing the exact problem with your tropical fish, this is purely meant as a guide only. Be sure to look at other common tropical fish diseases to ensure you have made the correct diagnosis as there is often crossover between them.

Waterlife Protozin Whitespot/Fungus Treatment, 100 ml

Waterlife Protozin Whitespot/Fungus Treatment, 100 ml

Features:
  • always follow package guidelines
  • water treatment for improving fish water quality
  • helps to cure common ailments found in aquariums
  • Model number: 5568

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Waterlife Protozin 250ml

Waterlife Protozin 250ml

Features:
  • Do not use when rays or momyrids are present.
  • Suitable for tropical freshwater and coldwater aquaria.
  • 250ml treats 625 litres (4 day course)

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Waterlife Protozin 1LTR

Waterlife Protozin 1LTR

Features:
  • Treats Protozoan and Fungal Infections
  • Aquarium Treatment for Costiasis and Trichodiniasis

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API 800 Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit

API 800 Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit

Features:
  • Contains one (1) API Freshwater master kit 800, including 7 bottles of testing solutions, 1 colour card and 4 glass tubes with cap
  • Helps monitor water quality and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and cause fish loss
  • Accurately monitors five most vital water parameters levels in freshwater aquariums: pH, High Range PH, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate
  • Designed for use in freshwater aquariums only
  • Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear

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