Neon Tetra's

[Hedgehog]

Hi.

I've just noticed that a number of my Neon Tetra's have white growths on their tails, plus one has a awhile growth by its mouth. Is this Neon Tetra Disease?

The setup is a 55gal with all water test in acceptable parameters.

Thanks.

 

[jlbfish]

I am currently fighting the same thing. At least on the mouth. I am using a pimafix/melafix combo but wanted Jungle Fungus (it was recommended on my thread http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f17/possible-cotton-mouth-206235.html). I have had a hard time figuring out if it is a fungus or bacteria. I have read both but it seems to be leaning toward fungus.

Hopefully someone can offer more information I was just confused when searching on the web.

Good Luck! Let me know if you find out something good!

 

[Andy Sager]

Neon Tetra disease

Hi.

I've just noticed that a number of my Neon Tetra's have white growths on their tails, plus one has a awhile growth by its mouth. Is this Neon Tetra Disease?

The setup is a 55gal with all water test in acceptable parameters.

Thanks.

Thankfully, this is not Neon disease because that's not curable. This appears to be a fungal infection. I recommend you reading the following article so you have a better idea what you're dealing with. Pay special attention to section 2:
Columnaris (Flexibacteria); Aquarium, Pond Treatment, Prevention; Fungus, Saprolegnia

My preference med for this type situation is Furan-2.

Hope this helps...

 

[JokerWx13]

neon tetra disease isn't as common as you or many others make it out to be. i don't know about the white tip on the tail but i'm pretty sure that one neon tetra has cotton mouth