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Mouth Fungus (aka Body Fungus, Columnaris)
Symptoms: Tufts of white, grey, or grey-white material around the mouth
region, white or grey patches on the fish's skin
When you suspect a fungus, there are several possible causes. All are
somewhat similar in appearance, and include common
Fungus, Mouth Fungus, and Body Fungus.
In fact, Mouth Fungus isn't a fungus at all, but a kind of bacterial
infection. The slime bacteria string together as very fine 'threads' to
form the white, tufty appearance.
remedy:
The first thing to do is to contact your vet or petstore for further
instruction. Several good medications are available. If the problem
persists, your vet or petshop may suggest antibiotics. It is wise to
treat your main tank in order to ensure that you have successfully removed
all traces of the bacteria from it (although it may be beneficial to also
move a badly afflicted fish to a quarantine
tank). Avoid using a net to catch an afflicted fish... use a
plastic bag or other suitable container. Leave the filter running, but
remove any activated carbon because this may take medicine out of the
water. Remember, the key to effective treatment is prompt action.
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