Diseases Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:32:15 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:32:15 +0000 Tropical Aquariums SA https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/forums/diseases.56/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:25:07 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-largest-cardinal-has-milky-corneas.39656/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-largest-cardinal-has-milky-corneas.39656/ invalid@example.com (LilMissMurder) LilMissMurder
Bro is currently enduring an acriflavine+MB bath. We'll see. If it is a cataract/age related thing, well, time will tell. He/she is still capable of feeding but isn't as active as the others.

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:53:38 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/ich-treatment-conflicting-info.37890/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/ich-treatment-conflicting-info.37890/ invalid@example.com (Rattatou1e) Rattatou1e Some of my fish have ich
I've been reading up on some old posts on this site about ich treatment. What I've seen is:

heat treatment (done, I've raising my temp up to 30, which I think should be fine for my fish short term - ember tetras and cardinal tetras)

salt treatment: appealing because of low cost - however, I am concerned about potential damage to my plants - has anyone had experience with this?

seachem paraguard - I am concerned about it harming my shrimp.

garlic...

Ich treatment - conflicting info]]> 8 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:08:10 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/aaaaaaaand-here-we-go-again.39343/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/aaaaaaaand-here-we-go-again.39343/ invalid@example.com (LilMissMurder) LilMissMurder
At least this time I can see what's what. The spots are getting more numerous, and larger. Not all of the cardinals are affected; the barbs appear to be completely unaffected at this stage. The affected fish are swimming normally, eating and not doing any flashing.

So many questions:

1. This is ich, right?
2. How much time do I have?
3. Do I treat all the fish or only the cardinals?
4. I have a 33L spare tank - is this big...

Aaaaaaaand here we go again]]> 97 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:00:16 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/ada-post-mortem.39323/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/ada-post-mortem.39323/ invalid@example.com (LilMissMurder) LilMissMurder
I started by asking about pathogens that exhibit a rapid onset of mortality in fish, with no external manifestations such as ulceration or bloating.

It gave a list which included KHV, INHV, columnaris, Aeromonas, Ich and Saprolegnia (a fungus).

KHV does not affect barbs (although they are cyprinids), nor does IHNV (salmonids only)....

ADA : Post mortem.]]> 2 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:23:35 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/dead-guppies.38845/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/dead-guppies.38845/ invalid@example.com (HKG) HKG
Dead Guppies]]> 5 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:45:23 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/camallanus-worms-in-betta-fish.36686/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/camallanus-worms-in-betta-fish.36686/ invalid@example.com (MrAnderson92) MrAnderson92

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Camallanus worms in betta fish]]> 6 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:28:30 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/guppy-bloat.36369/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/guppy-bloat.36369/ invalid@example.com (BigTank_Aquariums) BigTank_Aquariums
I have a trio of black Moscow guppies that I've had for a week. While doing a water change I noticed that one of my females is bloated and scales are starting to stick out like a pinecone. I've set up a hospital tank but what would be the best treatment? Dropsy meds or just aquarium salt? And is there something I can use to speed up cycling the tank before I move her to the new tank.

Thanks]]> 2 Fri, 05 May 2023 09:55:01 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/need-help-identifying-pimple-on-apisto.38353/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/need-help-identifying-pimple-on-apisto.38353/ invalid@example.com (Hendrik Bergh) Hendrik Bergh I need help identifying this White "Pimple" on my Apistogramma Agassizii. Here's some pics.





I cant find anything online that resembles it. Started out as a small white Pimple below his Dorsal fin but its protruding more and on both sides of the fin. I'm not sure if it's a parasite or a growth. Maybe a cyst?

The apisto is in a 90 liter planted aquarium and shares it with tetras and ottos. They don't...

Need help identifying "Pimple" on Apisto]]> 5 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:17:42 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/sick-guppy.37783/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/sick-guppy.37783/ invalid@example.com (Christo beeslaar) Christo beeslaar ]]> 3 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:51:49 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/worm-attached-to-fish-what-is-it.37634/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/worm-attached-to-fish-what-is-it.37634/ invalid@example.com (Craigils) Craigils
I was wondering if anyone knew what type of parasite this is.

Some said anchor worms, but from the pics I see online, this doesn't appear to be anchor worms to me.

I really want to know what it is so that I know how to treat it. I treated my water with PraziPro but that doesn't treat anchor worms.

One thing worth noting is that the worm seemed to be under the skin in the fins. Or at least under...

Worm attached to fish. What is it?]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 21:29:23 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/sick-guppy-turning-white-help.37580/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/sick-guppy-turning-white-help.37580/ invalid@example.com (Martin Slabbert) Martin Slabbert
Yesterday my oldest and largest female died. Her Colour was almost all white. (normally a greenish body with yollow cobra tail fun).

The 3 days prior she was very sedative.

I wrote it off as one of those things.

Today a new mom I have is showing same behavior. Her underside of body also appear white. See vids and photo.

Advice on what's wrong and how to treat.

( notr: since Dec I only had about 3 fish in...

Sick guppy - turning white. Help!]]> 3 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:43:35 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/zoothamnium-arbuscula-i-think.37282/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/zoothamnium-arbuscula-i-think.37282/ invalid@example.com (Iggy667) Iggy667
I'm not sure this is the right forum to post, but figured it's a 'pest' of some sort.

A little bit of feedback about the tank, I've got some neo shrimps with sand, live plants and some Victoria Falls stone.

I noticed recently that the water was a bit cloudy and these 'things' were growing on the glass. Immediate action was a large water change and remove them from the glass using a turkey...

Zoothamnium Arbuscula (I think)]]> 7 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:23:33 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/disease-identification-help-please.37302/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/disease-identification-help-please.37302/ invalid@example.com (oupoot) oupoot Hi Everyone

I need some help here please, not sure if this is actually a disease?

Disease
Describe the problem that the fish is having - Green\Blue mark on body, getting bigger
Is the fish eating? - Yes
Has the problem occurred before? - killed 1 other fish
Have you treated the problem and how? - Daily Water Changes, Rooibos Tea and a bit of Salt
Have you had any other problems in the past? No

Your aquarium & Maintenance
How big is the tank. (L x b x h)? - 2ft
How many...

Disease Identification Help Please]]> 7 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:03:51 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/what-is-this-disease-on-my-rummynoses.37132/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/what-is-this-disease-on-my-rummynoses.37132/ invalid@example.com (Craigils) Craigils https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHvqAlHpjkAkZRQnzeM9eQQuRWBUkMsJ/view?usp=sharing
Sorry for the poor video. It's hard to capture a good image of them because they move around so much when I'm filming

It has appeared on a number of my rummynoses, but so far hasn't touched any of my other fish.

I've been googling it but I can't seem to get an explanation for what's happening?]]> 3 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:53:35 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/what-is-killing-my-catfish.37066/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/what-is-killing-my-catfish.37066/ invalid@example.com (Jono1984) Jono1984 My catfish is sick. White patches started between the head and dorsal fin and spread around the dorsal fin in 24 hours. Almost like blisters at first. I added salt and anti fungal meds. But it is not looking good. What could this be?



]]> 8 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:35:38 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/water-conditioner-prazipro.37031/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/water-conditioner-prazipro.37031/ invalid@example.com (Xerxes) Xerxes What suggestions do you have for a water conditioner to use with PraziPro?
My usual conditioner is Prime but I see the PraziPro instructions say no sulfur-based water conditioners.
Thanks]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:44:05 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/angelfish-have-white-dot-on-eye.36971/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/angelfish-have-white-dot-on-eye.36971/ invalid@example.com (dhameer) dhameer
Both of my angelfish have a white dot on their right eyes. It may be coincidence but they both only have the dot on their right hand side eyes.

Any advice on what I do to treat this. I have only been doing water changes twice a week for the past 2 weeks. Do I need to do more frequent water changes or do I also need to consider some medications? If so what can I use

I have inserted images of the fish



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Angelfish have white dot on eye]]> 11 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:58:42 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/help-whats-next.36953/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/help-whats-next.36953/ invalid@example.com (Xerxes) Xerxes The details and parameters of the tank are:

Species: Guppys & Panda Corys
Tank: 180 liter - cycled and running for 3 months
Internals: Bare-bottomed (ceramic tiles), large Mopani driftwood (still leaching a lot), lots of epiphyte plants
Water: Council water + Prime de-chlorinator + crushed coral (I'm in CT)
Water changes: 33% weekly
pH:6.9
KH: 5-6
GH: 4-5
Temp: 24,5c
Nitrites, nitrates, amonia:...

Help - What's Next?]]> 28 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:28:26 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/quarantine-failure.36899/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/quarantine-failure.36899/ invalid@example.com (JonathanS) JonathanS
Quarantine failure?]]> 3 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:12:55 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fin-rot.36861/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fin-rot.36861/ invalid@example.com (PappaBear) PappaBear
Is there any treatment for fin rot?

I bought new fish and the one male has severe fin rot.

Probably travel stress.

Any advice?



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