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Donkynutz
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has anyone ever seen this, my mom just called me at work to tell me that one of my angels has what looks to be cotton comming out of his eye? Ive never seen this, im worried im very fond of this fish in particular, cant give parmeters right now b/c im at work for another 7hrs
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longhairedgit
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It could be the bacterial infection usually known as cottonmouth, it can strike just about any bodypart, not just the mouth.
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Donkynutz
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What exactly would i use to get rid of this cotton? I have some coppersafe? Should i find a QT tank and use that?
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[link=More info]http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link]

This medical info could be very helpful to you.
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm
Keith

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