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Old August 8th 06, 10:53 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
swarvegorilla
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Default White cloud with persistant Columnaris


"Tynk" wrote in message
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swarvegorilla wrote:
I'd cull the bloody thing meself
but first I'd try a couple of salt baths and maybe a bit of topically
applied anti-septic
tis sounding like an infected wound to me
your treatment has been sound but I'd go primitive on it
salt
can but try and if you fail cull it
minnows are pretty cheap and it's a good chance to get a different
bloodline
into the mix.



Salt isn't really going to do much for Flex. The fish needs to be
treated with the proper antibiotics if the OP wants to save the fish.
Cost of the actual fish doesn't always matter. Sometimes you just want
to save the particular fish.
I personally like Jungle brand Fungus Eliminator (not fungus guard).
It's great for bacterial infections such as Flexibactor (Columnaris)
and Fin Rot.


not convinced it's Flex meself
and with the white cloud lifespan.......
maybe I only say that as someone who has seen 2 turn to a massive horde inna
coupla weeks.
salt is often just as effective as many others.
heck chuck some acriflavine in too
I admit I play the numbers but I also avoid using anti-biotics where
possible.
as should we all