Oh, not good. I'd suspect fungus infection, I think, especially if it's not killing the fish quickly. First thing I'd do if test water parameters and do massive water changes. I'd also try to catch those affected and separate so you can treat . . .
see here:
http://www.fishnet.org/sick-fish-chart.htm
also, since you mention wounds, it sounds like you've got aggression in the tank? That can stress fish and cause less resistance to disease.
good luck
Holly,
This is my 220 community. To say i have aggression in the tank would be an understatement. The tank houses a crew of juvenile bruisers.
2) La Cieba yellow heads 4"
4) Losellie "Panama" 3-4"
4) Grammodes 1@5" others @3"
2) Honduran Jag 3-4"
4) Hetrosplius
2) Melanarus
4) Bredohri 5" pair and 2 juvies
3) Gorilla Blue Umbee 1@6" others @4-5"
I think that's it but I'm probably missing something. The fluffy stuff is only growing in the three small umbees because they are not appreciated by the larger one. I pulled one of them and began treatment of it but it hasn't been going well. Treated it with pimafix and bifuran to no avail. I'm stumped don't want to loose the one I pulled cause I think it is the only female in the group. And it hasn't been getting better. I change 75% once a week sometimes more. But I don't even have a test kit anymore. I just need the little viles really. I will get some on the way home tonight. Thanks
What about trying Pimafix?
Yes sir. I haven't seen a difference yet?
Maybe I'm dosing wrong?
It would be helpful to know more about your tank: size of the tank, number and of type of fish, water parameters and so forth. Without any of the details, it is almost impossible to help. Also, as Holly said, do lots of big water changes to get your water quality up. Most always, disease happens due to bad water quality.
I am open to the possibility of poor water quality but I have tons of filtration on the tank with my sump. And filter media in the overflows.
This is the course of first response recommended by the Sturgeon-General for all fungal affliction (except mouth fungus that requires Melafix), so much so that it can't even really be considered a problem until Pimafix fails to cure it. Alternately one may use one drop of Pimentia racemosa oil (active ingredient) per gallon administered daily and a water change in advance of treatment can only help. There is an extra bottle of the latter inconveniently located at 13th & Euclid NW in DC if that is of interest/use.
While water parameters are the likely causal agent, this prescription should erase the symptoms even if only temporarily irrespective of tank size, water quality, etc.
I would absolutely take a bottle of that oil if it will help these three fish. I am scheduled to make a trip into DC Monday morning but I will be a UMD tomorrow (close enough). What is your proximity to the campus.?
Thanks for all of the responses!
Drew
