targaboy78
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I have a male Pelvachromis Pulcher (Kribensis), that ran into a battle with fungus. Last night I treated it with Jungle Laboratories FUNGUS ELIMINATOR and today the fungus has gone, leaving some "raw" patches (kinda gross).
I plan on leaving the fish in the medication for the next few days (up to a week) just to make sure that I am thorough. I have read on the internet that these fungal infections are usually caused by some other issue.
I have noticed that his face and belly are red (inflammed). {See attached pic.}
The Kribs just had babies, and I have read that sometimes they rub themselves raw while clearing out a "nesting area".
Could it be this or maybe it was a bacterial infection that started the whole cycle ?
I have read that after the fungus treatment, I should use a topical antibiotic on the "raw areas". But I have also read that fish with inflamation should be dipped into an antibiotic solution.
My questions are...
Is it a bacterial infection?
Is there something else that I should be doing as well as, or instead of, this fungus treatment / antibiotic dip
I plan on leaving the fish in the medication for the next few days (up to a week) just to make sure that I am thorough. I have read on the internet that these fungal infections are usually caused by some other issue.
I have noticed that his face and belly are red (inflammed). {See attached pic.}
The Kribs just had babies, and I have read that sometimes they rub themselves raw while clearing out a "nesting area".
Could it be this or maybe it was a bacterial infection that started the whole cycle ?
I have read that after the fungus treatment, I should use a topical antibiotic on the "raw areas". But I have also read that fish with inflamation should be dipped into an antibiotic solution.
My questions are...
Is it a bacterial infection?
Is there something else that I should be doing as well as, or instead of, this fungus treatment / antibiotic dip