Wilder Come In.....
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Thank you for checking. No, it is not fuzzy. They start losing pigmentation. Become slow and isolated. Ultimately seem to be paralyzed and die. They also started floating head up, almost vertical, and sink to the bottom. For a while they will stay there standing straight up and then eradically swim to the top. Then it starts over until they just lay on the bottom and die. My male now is becoming slow and non-interested in the community and his pelvic fins are sticking straight out like wings, no movement.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
I would still treat with maracyn one and two.
Do any of your fish look skinny or bloated. Lost any fish to looking really skinny, bent spine, or sunken in belly.
Bleaching beneath the skin can be columnaris.
it does sound like they have a bacterial infection.
The third type of infection produced by Aeromonas is by no means the least. This form is often the most virulent (potent) and can be rapidly fatal. This insidious form does not produce any noticeable external ulcers. The most notable feature is a behavioral change in which the infected fish generally become listless and lethargic. Some fish may lose color or appear darker. The fish do not feed, frequently seem off balance and may sink to the bottom laying on their sides. The course of the disease is rapid, and by the time the behavioral changes are noticed, the entire population of a tank may succumb, sometimes in a day or so. This is an internal infection, with the bacteria being found in the kidneys and blood of these fish. The bacteria produce potent toxins that account for the severity of the disease.
Do any of your fish look skinny or bloated. Lost any fish to looking really skinny, bent spine, or sunken in belly.
Bleaching beneath the skin can be columnaris.
it does sound like they have a bacterial infection.
The third type of infection produced by Aeromonas is by no means the least. This form is often the most virulent (potent) and can be rapidly fatal. This insidious form does not produce any noticeable external ulcers. The most notable feature is a behavioral change in which the infected fish generally become listless and lethargic. Some fish may lose color or appear darker. The fish do not feed, frequently seem off balance and may sink to the bottom laying on their sides. The course of the disease is rapid, and by the time the behavioral changes are noticed, the entire population of a tank may succumb, sometimes in a day or so. This is an internal infection, with the bacteria being found in the kidneys and blood of these fish. The bacteria produce potent toxins that account for the severity of the disease.
I have kept guppys in the past and they always had internal parasites. Just want to make sure yours don't.
Camallanus
Symptoms:
When the fish is stationary, deep red worms can be seen protruding from the anal pore. They are only visible when the fish is still because the worms retreat into the intestine at the fish’s slightest movement. Other signs may include an inflamed and enlarged anus. In severe infestations, the fish may become emaciated and spinal curvature may also occur.
Cause:
The parasitic worms Camallanus Cotti and Camallanus lacustris. These small, livebearing parasitic worms attach to the intestinal walls and rectum with pinchers. The worm’s grip is so tight that any attempts to remove it forcibly will rip away tissue from the intestinal wall. The worm’s pinching causes ischemia (reduced blood flow) to that part of the intestine. In time, the tissue to that part of the intestine will die, at which time the worm will migrate to another part of the intestine. This causes perforations throughout the intestine, which allows other pathogens to gain entry. If the fish is not treated, either the parasite or bacterial will kill the fish. Camallanus infestations occur most often in livebearing fish such as Guppies and Mollies, though infection is possible in all fish. Camallanus infestations are contagious. All fish, including those not yet showing visible symptoms, as well as the aquarium, should be treated.
Treatment:
Treat with Internal Parasite Guard, Pipzine, Disco-Worm, Trichlorfon or Fluke-Tabs as well as a medicated food to prevent a bacterial infection.
Camallanus
Symptoms:
When the fish is stationary, deep red worms can be seen protruding from the anal pore. They are only visible when the fish is still because the worms retreat into the intestine at the fish’s slightest movement. Other signs may include an inflamed and enlarged anus. In severe infestations, the fish may become emaciated and spinal curvature may also occur.
Cause:
The parasitic worms Camallanus Cotti and Camallanus lacustris. These small, livebearing parasitic worms attach to the intestinal walls and rectum with pinchers. The worm’s grip is so tight that any attempts to remove it forcibly will rip away tissue from the intestinal wall. The worm’s pinching causes ischemia (reduced blood flow) to that part of the intestine. In time, the tissue to that part of the intestine will die, at which time the worm will migrate to another part of the intestine. This causes perforations throughout the intestine, which allows other pathogens to gain entry. If the fish is not treated, either the parasite or bacterial will kill the fish. Camallanus infestations occur most often in livebearing fish such as Guppies and Mollies, though infection is possible in all fish. Camallanus infestations are contagious. All fish, including those not yet showing visible symptoms, as well as the aquarium, should be treated.
Treatment:
Treat with Internal Parasite Guard, Pipzine, Disco-Worm, Trichlorfon or Fluke-Tabs as well as a medicated food to prevent a bacterial infection.
The rest of the fish look fine. Not skinny or bloated. No bent spine or sunken belly. One female was pretty deformed by the time she died. She laid on the gravel alot and when she died she was kinda bent to conform to the gravel. The only difference between the females and the male is the rigid pelvic fins. The girls become almost motionless within a day. He still moves around but it just started too. I see my fish alot during a day so I can tell if something changes and soon after it has happened. He is not affected at all by the other fish. He doesn't respond to them at all.
Adding maracyn2 now.
Thanks
Adding maracyn2 now.
Thanks
Update.... My male has died too. This is killing me to watch 
Everyone else seems OK for now.
Wilder, my male did develop a furry texture on the white pigmented part. It was wrapped over the top of him like a saddle. He also ended up with what looked like a couple small open sores on each side behind his pelvic fins. Any ideas? Treating tank w/ maracyn & maracyn2. Anything else I can do?
Everyone else seems OK for now. Wilder, my male did develop a furry texture on the white pigmented part. It was wrapped over the top of him like a saddle. He also ended up with what looked like a couple small open sores on each side behind his pelvic fins. Any ideas? Treating tank w/ maracyn & maracyn2. Anything else I can do?
Not really doing all you can. Bless Him. R.I.P.
Columarnis can cause sores.
Keep temp stable.
http
/www.flippersandfins.net/flexibacter.htm
Columarnis can cause sores.
Keep temp stable.
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/www.flippersandfins.net/flexibacter.htmSimilar threads
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