Had Gourami get old and succumb to what appeared to be Cotton Wool Bacteria
Thoroughly cleaned tank and filter. Let dry out for couple weeks and then set up and cycled tank.
Pearl Gourami and 7 Neon Tetras. Gourami got spot on head that looked like a scale standing up slightly. Treated with Ick Remedy from Top Fin for 6 days, then 10 days with Nitrofurazone and daily 30% water changes for couple days and then 50% for 8 days. Removed carbon filter and carbonate bag during treatment.
Took pictures a few minutes ago. When enlarged it appears to be an open wound like an abrasion. Small hole in lighthouse that he has gone into and is pretty small for him. Will remove it later today when get something larger to replace it.
Rinsed new carbon filter and new bag of carbonate and installed after treatment.
Friend said possible Hole in Head Disease and should remove all carbon. Should I remove filter again and maybe carbonate. bag?
I'm at a loss. Until I inherited that gourami and 10 gal tank 4 years ago the only thing I knew about fish was how to catch, cook and eat them
Thoroughly cleaned tank and filter. Let dry out for couple weeks and then set up and cycled tank.
Pearl Gourami and 7 Neon Tetras. Gourami got spot on head that looked like a scale standing up slightly. Treated with Ick Remedy from Top Fin for 6 days, then 10 days with Nitrofurazone and daily 30% water changes for couple days and then 50% for 8 days. Removed carbon filter and carbonate bag during treatment.
Took pictures a few minutes ago. When enlarged it appears to be an open wound like an abrasion. Small hole in lighthouse that he has gone into and is pretty small for him. Will remove it later today when get something larger to replace it.
Rinsed new carbon filter and new bag of carbonate and installed after treatment.
Friend said possible Hole in Head Disease and should remove all carbon. Should I remove filter again and maybe carbonate. bag?
I'm at a loss. Until I inherited that gourami and 10 gal tank 4 years ago the only thing I knew about fish was how to catch, cook and eat them