Fish With Wound And Fungus

[mikka23]

I have a rainbowfish which has a wound on its side, fairly substantial with what looks like fungus growing out of it. I haven't seen any other fish attack it which seems a bit odd. Any ideas on what I should do? I don't currently have a secondary tank. Other tank mates are rainbowfish, plec, harlequins, zebra loaches. Only possible explanation is one of the bigger Red Rainbowfish.

Tank has been going a while, dosing EasyCarbo right now.

Currently shows no behavioral symptoms.

 

[fluttermoth]

It's fairly common to get fungus as a secondary infection on a wound. You'll need to keep your water in tip top condition and use a med for the fungus.

 

[mikka23]

Any advice on which meds? Also do you recommend more regular but smaller water changes for the water?

 

[fluttermoth]

I've never had to treat fungus (crosses fingers), so can't really advise on a specific med.

How often and how much water are you changing atm? As a guide,I do 50% weekly on my tanks.