Bacterial Fin Rot
Symptoms
The fins are frayed and getting shorter. Edges are whitish.
Causes:
Overpopulation, severe stress especially on transit, untreated injuries, poor water quality and poor maintenance are the main causes of fin rot. Fin rot can occur in connection with columnaris, fungal overgrowths, lesions and as a secondary infection to parasite infestations. Fish begins to have difficulty swimming due to the damaged fins.
Treatment:
Broad spectrum antibiotics, frequent water changes are a must to improve water quality
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