Fungus / Partasite / Columnaris ?

[Nick Sw]

I noticed this fish hanging around the surface, flicking vioentely and bending over to one side where the sore patches are, I was told it looks like Fungus.
The tank had an ammomia spike (0.25) due to the filter flow being obstructed but now is fine and this fish is in a Q. Tank.
No other fish seem to be affected and the fish`s finnage is perfect.

This was a pic 1 weeks ago.

I treated with Melafix and Pimafix for several days and also Myaxzin (fungus treatment)
All seemed to be getting better but the fish is still flick-ing (a lot) and the sores/patches are still there, there are threads hanging from the fish but i`m unsure to whether it`s damaged tissue or a parasite.

Some new pics as of now. (don`t really show the threads hanging)

Any advise or suggestion is appreciated ?

 

[*Fishkies*]

It almost looks like some extra mucus is being produced there. Are his sores open? I really don't see any sores on him. Also are his eyes cloudy at all? Would you say the white strings looked like worms or just a slime coat shedding?

 

[Nick Sw]

The sores are not open, No his eyes are perfect.
Difficult to tell whether it`s worms , I think it`s more likely torn scales/slime coat, will look later, I`m not sure what to look for TBH.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[*Fishkies*]

Well here are some sites below to help you figure if he has worms or not. I would suggest though as of this moment to go with a bacterial medication, that would keep anything else from getting worse, unless it's a parasite.

Anchor Worm

Another picture of anchor worm

Fish Parasites 101

 

[Nick Sw]

looks nothing like a parasite tbh, the loose bits look like fibrous tissue damage from the flicking (I think)

Thanks I could continue with Myaxzin and Pimafix then do you think. ?

 

[*Fishkies*]

What is Myaxzin? Like what does it treat? I am not familar with that I don't think, unless it's related to the USA's Maracyn products made by Mardel.

 

[Nick Sw]

Sorry it`s details can be found here http/www.waterlife.co.uk/waterlife/myxazin.htm

 

[WILDER]

Columnaris can turn into sores, need to back the myxazin up with pimafix.
Good luck.

 

[Nick Sw]

thanks i`ve done that . will let you know.

 

[WILDER]

I've got mouth fungus and turned temp down as columnaris thrives in warmer temps.
Good luck.