Furunculosis

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Juice

KillaOJ
Jan 4, 2009
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I have a suspicion this is what has been killing my fish, after a lot of research I came across this illness and all symptoms are spot on.

Unfortunately it's highly contagious and I am now down to 4 fish left. Websites say that Furan 2 has had some success in treating this disease, unfortunately no lfs in my area carry it and I'm afraid by the time I order it, all my fish will have perished.


Has anyone had any experience with this disease? If so were you able to treat it and how?


Thank you.
 
that's rough :( from everything i can find it's antibiotic treatment, but I don't have access to the antibiotics recommended, else I would send you some :(
 
captaincaveman9 said:
that's rough :( from everything i can find it's antibiotic treatment, but I don't have access to the antibiotics recommended, else I would send you some :(
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It's okay cap, thought that counts:) I did see that they used Furan 2 so that's what I'm going to try and hope it works
 
Although this could be Aeromonas salmonicida Sp. but i have my doubts. Since you can make best diagnosis and with an assumption that this is reoccurrences of A. salmonicida, Furan 2 may assist in control of pathogens but not to eradicate/eliminate completely. In case fish are still eating, soaking staples in med water may render better/faster results.
If memory serves, chloroamphenicol should do the much needed trick but not avail to public anymore. Next best thing might be use of OxyTetracycline. This should be readily avail in lfs dependig on location.

From my experiences, one or couple of tank is not the way to treat this diseases. I had better results when several tanks were used per treatment. Another words, moving fish from one treatment tank to new and cleaner environment. I know this may not be possible with most hobbyists. Just an idea if someone has room to do so.

btw, why dont you speak to either biochemist/pharmacologist at API (mfr of Furan 2) for assistance.

Provide info of your situation and They may be able to give you an other advices and options as well
 
Cerianthus said:
Although this could be Aeromonas salmonicida Sp. but i have my doubts. Since you can make best diagnosis and with an assumption that this is reoccurrences of A. salmonicida, Furan 2 may assist in control of pathogens but not to eradicate/eliminate completely. In case fish are still eating, soaking staples in med water may render better/faster results.
If memory serves, chloroamphenicol should do the much needed trick but not avail to public anymore. Next best thing might be use of OxyTetracycline. This should be readily avail in lfs dependig on location.

From my experiences, one or couple of tank is not the way to treat this diseases. I had better results when several tanks were used per treatment. Another words, moving fish from one treatment tank to new and cleaner environment. I know this may not be possible with most hobbyists. Just an idea if someone has room to do so.

btw, why dont you speak to either biochemist/pharmacologist at API (mfr of Furan 2) for assistance.

Provide info of your situation and They may be able to give you an other advices and options as well
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Just curious as to why you doubt this may be the cause of the fish deaths?

I unfortunately don't have a tank available to move them into, whatever is done has to be done where they are at right now..
 
Ask your vet or LFS if they have any Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride or Oxolinic Acid powder...or you can order meds from here:
http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/products3.html
Add it to the food.
I'd try either of these meds if you indeed have Furunculosis. Only a vet would be able to confirm that for sure. I'm not really sure if it would be cost effective, though...as that may get kind of pricey. Otherwise, I wish I could better help you out. Keep at it!
 
Juice said:
Just curious as to why you doubt this may be the cause of the fish deaths?

I unfortunately don't have a tank available to move them into, whatever is done has to be done where they are at right now..
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It very seldomly occurs in aquarium unless heavily , I mean heavily stock tank with poor filtration/circulation/maintenance.. Many diseases also share similar symptoms.But again I have not seen pics or following your tank history.There are way to utilize even a bucket into holding tank with air pump and air stone.

Anyway hope all goes well !
 
Cerianthus said:
It very seldomly occurs in aquarium unless heavily , I mean heavily stock tank with poor filtration/circulation/maintenance.. Many diseases also share similar symptoms.But again I have not seen pics or following your tank history.There are way to utilize even a bucket into holding tank with air pump and air stone.

Anyway hope all goes well !
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Ah I see, I did not know this. This tank is very well maintained and was if anything understocked..not sure at this point exactly what it could be. might just have to come down to me stripping the whole tank and starting over again. :shakehead:
 
Juice said:
Ah I see, I did not know this. This tank is very well maintained and was if anything understocked..not sure at this point exactly what it could be. might just have to come down to me stripping the whole tank and starting over again. :shakehead:
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I would prefer not to start from scratch whenever possible. No matter how immaculate the tank may be, it will be bio active as soon as you start cycling process. Once one fish is added, you tank will be even more diverse harboring not just beneficial but alos pathogenic. microbes. It's all matter of controlling by providing what should be optimal water condition for fish you keep. Less stress, better immune system to fight off pathogenic invader s.

I would prefer tot take this oppotunity to see what you can learn with problems you are situated with. Hopefully what you may learn from this mishap will prevent further complications/implications/losses down the road.

If completer cleaning of tank must be done, I would sterilize the tank (w/o any inhabitants of course)by turning freshwater tank into saltwater tank for few days. Then, drain the tank completely with f/w, aged if possible regardless of tap water conditioner. Let it run for few days. Repaeat this procedure and voila!, you have sterilize the tank without taking apart to clean.


hope things settle down soon.
 
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