Post by Browneyes on Apr 22, 2005 13:48:17 GMT -5
Mouth- Body Fungus
Caused by: by the Flexibacter bacterium.
Symptoms: hazy-white marks can be seen on the body, fins, and mouth of the fish at the onset of the disease. Cotton- or wool-like tufts appear in the mouth area, and most fish lose their appetite and appear quite thin.
Occurrences: This disease is common in newly imported freshwater fish. Overstocking or a sudden change in water conditions can also trigger it.
Treatment/Control: affected fish can be treated with PimaFix or Maracyn
Caused by: by the Flexibacter bacterium.
Symptoms: hazy-white marks can be seen on the body, fins, and mouth of the fish at the onset of the disease. Cotton- or wool-like tufts appear in the mouth area, and most fish lose their appetite and appear quite thin.
Occurrences: This disease is common in newly imported freshwater fish. Overstocking or a sudden change in water conditions can also trigger it.
Treatment/Control: affected fish can be treated with PimaFix or Maracyn