Help! Fungus

[Tony]

Have a male Placidochromis phenochilus that was getting his butt whooped... by the top female in the tank (go figure). Anyway, separated him two days ago in a 5 to recuperate and hit him with Melafix as he had a few bites in his side.

Last night, noticed a couple of "furry spots" on him, did a water change and hit him with Pimafix. Today, it's *BAD*. Lots of spots, lots of fur; chillin' at the bottom.

Here's what I have on hand: Maracyn, Maracyn 2, Clout, Meth blue, Formalin, Quick Cure (Mal Green).

Thinking not the Clout, Maracyn, Quick Cure or Formalin as they're anti-bacterial/parasitic.

So which one? Meth Blue, right?

Thanks in advance.....The fish looks like hell.

 

[minifoot77]

i'd try the meth blue... whats the temp?

 

[msjinkzd]

i would honestly think its a secondary infection and would go with a combo of maracyn and maracyn 2

 

[fischfan13]

Tony,

Try Maracyn with the Meth with a huge water change and drop the temp a few degrees.

 

[msjinkzd]

i really think pics would be very helpful. True fungus is really uncommon. Often secondary infections have a "tufty" look to them. In that case, without microscopic examination, your best bet is a broad spectrum (gram neg and gram pos) attack. Dropping temp is GREAT for columnaris (cotton wool disease) and most bacterial infections. Often salt can help stave off secondary issues as well, 2 tsp per gallon. Make sure you have any chemical media removed (carbon or purigen, etc) before addign meds.

 

[dogofwar]

I'm a fan of Pimafix and Salt...then Maracyn Plus.

Matt

 

[SubMariner]

Lots of salt and Maracyn plus for fungus.

Good Luck!

 

[dogofwar]

Tony: Sometimes the Pimafix will knock it right off. I've got a bottle if you need some. I use it as cologne sometimes but I think I have some left

Richard: Love the new avatar - I have a matching "Flama Blanca" ensemble....

Matt

 

[Cartel]

This is what took down my huge compressiceps and champsochromis this summer after getting beat up while I was out of town. By the time I got home they had the fuzzy looking whatchamacallit on the wounds. It was too late in my case as they croaked less then a day later. Hopefully you caught in time and can save him.

 

[Tony]

Thanks for all the advice, guys. Did a big water change, dropped the temp and added Maracyn last night. Went down to let the dogs out this morning and he was dead in the corner.

At least I'll know what to do next time something like this happens.

Thanks again.

 

[davidhusker]

that sucks man. It's always the women who start the trouble.

 

[DiscusnAfricans]

Sorry to hear that dude but glad you had a stash of some other males. Hopefully they won't get owned by the females too.

 

[SubMariner]

Tony: Sometimes the Pimafix will knock it right off. I've got a bottle if you need some. I use it as cologne sometimes but I think I have some left

Richard: Love the new avatar - I have a matching "Flama Blanca" ensemble....

Matt

Thanx Matt! Absolutely luv that show Man, you gotta sport the "Flama Blanca" Dude.:lol:

Tony, What's the status?