Parrot Cichlid

[Angel Lady]

Real bad I havent had this fish too long and I have never seen fungus this bad since I have been fish keeping. I havent had fungus in my tanks since I have been keeping fish either. What should I do treat it with salt or meds. This is a very bad case of it. The water is kinda on the cool side 76 degrees should I raise it or lower?? If I dont start some kind of treatment fast I will lose this fish. I got the fish three days ago so I think the fungus was already started But I am not for sure.

 

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Ok, first of all, what are your water stats? Those can cause stress, which can lead to disease. If your ammonia or nitrites are anything other than zero, do a partial water change.

Ok, onto the fungus. The fungus is actually a bacterial infection called "Columnaries". I would recomend treating with stresscoat, salt, salt baths, and Maracyn. You actually want a low temperature for fighting this disease, as it thrives at high temperatures.

Here is a LINK that you might find useful.