Killing columnaris

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denali1234

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I just had a lethal batch of columnaris sweep through my aquarium, the fish were shipped to me (guppies) and I guess they never recovered from the stress. The guppies are all gone, and the aquarium is empty. How do I clean the aquarium of this infection without having to recycle?? If I put the temp up high and add salt for three days, can I consider it disease free??
Any advice would be appreciated........................
 
Hope this helps:
Mouth Fungus

Symptoms: White cottony patches around the mouth.

Mouth Fungus is so called because it looks like a fungus attack of the mouth. It is actually caused from the bacterium Chondrococcus columnaris. It shows up first as a gray or white line around the lips and later as short tufts sprouting from the mouth like fungus. The toxins produced and the inability to eat will be fatal unless treated at an early stage.
Penicillin at 10,000 units per liter is a very effective treatment. Treat with a second dose in two days. Or use chloromycetin, 10 to 20 mg per liter, with a second dose in two days.
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