QuestionUpon returning from vacation I noticed a small wound on one of my 3 angel fish. Within days fungus started growing on the wound. It looked like torn skin projecting from the wound. I checked my water parameters-all was fine, with the exception of very high nitrate, but this tank usually runs high. Temperature is 74 degrees. I did a 40% water change, removed charcoal from the Fluval filter and began treating with Maracyn Two. I am now in the 6th day of treatment. The fungus is still growing, and no improvement! The fungus is stringy like thin skin tissue in appearance. It now projects 1/2 inch from the fish wound, which is about 3/16ths inch in diameter. I have a tank devider in the tank so as to separate the fish from any squabbles. My tank has been established for 4 years and I have had the fish for a year with no problems. Any suggestions?
AnswerHi Sharon,
The best treatment I've ever done for fungus is to use Jungle Brand's "Fungus Clear" and follow this treatment method
*Change 50% of the water everyday (gravel vacuum too)
*Re-dose medication after each water change
*Treat until all signs of fungus disappear.
This is against the medication directions but I have had no harmful effects from it and its worked for bettas and Angelfish too!
I hope this helps!
Karen~