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jwwoodjr

02-13-2013 02:05 AM

White spots on oto

Hello. I've been lurking for a while and have learned a lot. I finally have a question that I can't find the answer for and would like some help.

One of my otos has white spots and I'm not sure what they are. It may be ich but I haven't introduced any new fish to the tank is several weeks. None of my other otos or fish are showing any abnormal spots. If you have any ideas what it is let me know.

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...psfb1587bc.jpg

fishwater

02-13-2013 03:25 AM

Howdy jwwoodjr, I'll take a stab at this, and say that looks like a flexibacter columnaris symptom. I have not had to treat for this, but I do know that it is a gram-negative bacteria. So water changes for sure. And an anti-biotic may save your oto. I am sure that others here with more experience will be able to provide more info. Good luck and welcome to TPT.

mfurufuru

02-13-2013 07:47 AM

Re: White spots on oto

I wonder of my oto has the same thing?

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh....php?p=2473578

Melafix and primafix didnt seem to help.

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Mahlady

02-13-2013 11:59 AM

Dealing with columnaris now, looks just like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by @marko@ (Post 2508722)

minocycline (maracyn 2) is really weak against columnaris. this is a strong, rapidly spreading disease.
use kanamycin (seachem kanaplex) or if you cant get it sulfathiozole (API triple sulfa, or seachem sulfathizole). i have used both against columnaris, and both worked. salt can also help, as this bacteria doesnt like salt.
DO NOT RAISE THE TEMPS. this bacteria preffers high temps, like 78-86. and it will spread much faster. some people actually advocate lowering the temps for this reason, but i just leave it alone.

Read this thread...

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...034&highlight=

jwwoodjr

02-13-2013 02:18 PM

Thanks for the replies. I'll start treating once I get off work. As of last night none of my other fish were showing any symptoms and hopefully it will be the same when I get home.

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