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hello! i have a discus with a type of fungal or bacteria infection (i think) unlike any i've seen before: it seems to only be affecting where his pectoral fins join his body... the fins themselves are fine, as well as the rest of his body. i noticed when i first got him that this part of him was a slightly different (lighter) colour than that of the rest of the fish, and that they seemed slightly 'puffy.' i monitored it, and it has now progressed and it looks like he is rotting. poor guy.

all the other fish are fine, and the water quality is excellent (i test regularly for pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate).

any thoughts?

Sounds like a basterial problem for sure is it possible for you to return the discus and let them have a look at it or ask for a refund?

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no, i don't think that's possible. i've had him for over a month now and i originally bought him from a private breeder... like i said, i noticed it when i first got him, but i thought nothing of it because it was just a slight discolouration... but it seems to have worsened in the past week or so. : (

I would suggest isolating and treating the fish.
Being close into the body it would be easy
for it to infect the internal organs and kill
the fish.
Id isolate the fish in a hospital tank, and treat
with Jungle Fungus Eliminator (not clear), or
Furan-2, and some aquarium salt.
Dose meds 100% then do 50% water changes daily and
re-dose meds at 50% daily.
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thanks, will do. i'll keep you posted!
*fingers crossed*

i do have some fungicide already on hand...

mardel tetracycline (250mg tetracycline hydrochloride)
Aquari-sol (no active ingredient given)
Aquarium Product Anti-fungus (malachite green, acriflavine hydrochloride)

could i use any of these, do you think?

also, an unrelated question: what is the best fungicide to use to prevent eggs from fungusing? i have cory catfish eggs, and the last bunch got fungusy. what should i do to get them to hatch this time?

Aquari-sol is copper. Do not use it.
It chemically bonds to surfaces and once in the
tank you cant ever get it out, rendering the tank
useless for many plants, inverts, and some fish like
loaches. I also wouldnt trust copper on a sensitive
fish like a discus.

Tetracycline - if the fish you have are breeding
fish, or you plan to breed them, dont use this.
Tetracycline causes severe birth defects and can cause
infertility.

Antifungus wont work either.

Also for the cory eggs,
I use Pimafix for my egg hatching.
Works great.
What you need is Furan2, Maracyn 2, Jungle Fungus Eliminator (which is same as furan 2), or something like
that.
You need a gram negative anti bacterial.


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