How to cure fishes with fungus?

[sohal2009]

Hi, anybody kind enough to give some advice in removing or cure my angelfish with fungus? It is spreading fast...almost whole body covered. And it is spreading to 3 other angels too. What should I do? I can't remove the infected fish unless I remove all the rock from my aquarium. Can somebody pls..pls give me adv.

[Earth]

bro, can post some pics so u can be advised correctly

[jyoon]

Hi Bro

There are many reefers in this forum very helpful. If you could list down the tank size and current live stocks you have in it, it will be easier for others to advice.

A picture will definite speaks a thousand words.

Here's my 2 cents:

Get ready salt-water for water change (20 - 30%). Of cos it depends on what live stocks you have currently

Try to identify the root of the cause if possible. Like due to adding new live stock...etc.

[sohal2009]

bro, can post some pics so u can be advised correctly

So sorry bro, I just can't get the pic of it. It kept hiding in the rocks. But it is white, cotton like. Could it be cured by itself? or Do I have to remove everything from the tank to get it out?

[sohal2009]

Hi Bro

There are many reefers in this forum very helpful. If you could list down the tank size and current live stocks you have in it, it will be easier for others to advice.

A picture will definite speaks a thousand words.

Here's my 2 cents:

Get ready salt-water for water change (20 - 30%). Of cos it depends on what live stocks you have currently

Try to identify the root of the cause if possible. Like due to adding new live stock...etc.

Thanks for the advice bro. Will try to do WC

[Digiman]

U can try this link, i find it quite useful.

Fish Vet

[zaiqiu]

Hi, anybody kind enough to give some advice in removing or cure my angelfish with fungus? It is spreading fast...almost whole body covered. And it is spreading to 3 other angels too. What should I do? I can't remove the infected fish unless I remove all the rock from my aquarium. Can somebody pls..pls give me adv.

You can try Myxazin.

Suppose to be reef safe.

My shrimp is not affected, but corals are.

Well, you decide if you want to save the fish or corals.....

[Fuzzy]

Are your fish being stressed out by high temperatures? its been really hot the last few weeks.

[bigbird]

Hi, anybody kind enough to give some advice in removing or cure my angelfish with fungus? It is spreading fast...almost whole body covered. And it is spreading to 3 other angels too. What should I do? I can't remove the infected fish unless I remove all the rock from my aquarium. Can somebody pls..pls give me adv.

From your description, to me it sound like your fish have Lymphocystis aka stress related disease, no medication is needed and useless. Fishes infected with lymphocytis is usually cause by stress due to harassment by aggressive tank mate or water quality. Not to worry they will go off in a few weeks time as long as you leave it alone. Is the pic similar to your case

[FuEl]

Go to pharmacy like Guardian, ask for hydrogen peroxide. It will come in pre-diluted form of 3%.

Dosage is 2ml per liter of seawater. Bath your fish in this for not more than 30 mins with aeration. Observe the fish carefully and remove it early if it does not seem to tolerate it well. Wait a few days and repeat if the fungus has not completely been eradicated.

[sohal2009]

U can try this link, i find it quite useful.

Fish Vet

Thanks bro...will look into it

[sohal2009]

You can try Myxazin.

Suppose to be reef safe.

My shrimp is not affected, but corals are.

Well, you decide if you want to save the fish or corals.....

Tablet or the liquid Myxazin is more effective?

Should do it for how many days?

[sohal2009]

Are your fish being stressed out by high temperatures? its been really hot the last few weeks.

Not at all bro. Water temp 25-26 c

[sohal2009]

From your description, to me it sound like your fish have Lymphocystis aka stress related disease, no medication is needed and useless. Fishes infected with lymphocytis is usually cause by stress due to harassment by aggressive tank mate or water quality. Not to worry they will go off in a few weeks time as long as you leave it alone. Is the pic similar to your case

Yes..yes..yes bro Bigbird. That is it. But mine is growing more and more amd is starting to spread on my other 2 angels.

It's been 3 weeks since it was infected. ( Actually the infection started from the new live stock that I added to my tank 3 weeks ago)

Or should I do a major water change? ( How many % )

Pls adv bro Bigbird.

[sohal2009]

Go to pharmacy like Guardian, ask for hydrogen peroxide. It will come in pre-diluted form of 3%.

Dosage is 2ml per liter of seawater. Bath your fish in this for not more than 30 mins with aeration. Observe the fish carefully and remove it early if it does not seem to tolerate it well. Wait a few days and repeat if the fungus has not completely been eradicated.

Can I mix it in the main tank? Cause I could not/ don't know how to remove the fish unless I remove all of the rocks. It's too much work bro. Any adv?

[FuEl]

Can I mix it in the main tank? Cause I could not/ don't know how to remove the fish unless I remove all of the rocks. It's too much work bro. Any adv?

Only way is to remove the rocks.

[Earth]

From your description, to me it sound like your fish have Lymphocystis aka stress related disease, no medication is needed and useless. Fishes infected with lymphocytis is usually cause by stress due to harassment by aggressive tank mate or water quality. Not to worry they will go off in a few weeks time as long as you leave it alone. Is the pic similar to your case

Agree with Bigbird, I have had many new fishes with lympho and they just cure by themselves after a while. Keep your routine maintenance going like changing water periodically and you will see them get better.

[orsony]

Can I mix it in the main tank? Cause I could not/ don't know how to remove the fish unless I remove all of the rocks. It's too much work bro. Any adv?

The faster way is to go and get a banner. between 1 - 2". It will solve your problem. Else like Bigbird said wait and it will disappear by themselves.

[hammy]

Hi, anybody kind enough to give some advice in removing or cure my angelfish with fungus? It is spreading fast...almost whole body covered. And it is spreading to 3 other angels too. What should I do? I can't remove the infected fish unless I remove all the rock from my aquarium. Can somebody pls..pls give me adv.

fungus in marine environment is very very rare. s for lypo, just maintain ur water quality , they will recover by themselves. as long as it did not affect the mouth which will in turn affect their eating, they will be fine.

[sohal2009]

Only way is to remove the rocks.

Will try to do it. Thanks bro

[sohal2009]

fungus in marine environment is very very rare. s for lypo, just maintain ur water quality , they will recover by themselves. as long as it did not affect the mouth which will in turn affect their eating, they will be fine.

Will do major WC. But by how many % bro? How long usually will recover by themselves?

Thanks

[sohal2009]

The faster way is to go and get a banner. between 1 - 2". It will solve your problem. Else like Bigbird said wait and it will disappear by themselves.

What is Banner?

[orsony]

What is Banner?

Pic of the banner

http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/butterfly...whiteheniochus/

[sohal2009]

Pic of the banner

http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/butterfly...whiteheniochus/

Oh ok. Thanks a lot bro. Can I put more than 1? If cant't find that size, can I go for biggers size ones ? maybe M?

[orsony]

Oh ok. Thanks a lot bro. Can I put more than 1? If cant't find that size, can I go for biggers size ones ? maybe M?

Is ok to have more. Ideal is 1 - 2". Take your time to pick when they are mixed with other fishes. It will peek on the body too.