White spots on oto

jwwoodjr · 02-13-2013, 02:05 AM

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

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@

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.

02-13-2013, 02:05 AM	#1
jwwoodjr Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 9	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

02-13-2013, 03:25 AM	#2
fishwater Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 70	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. __________________ Eheim Pimp #533 46g

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mfurufuru Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: oahu Posts: 177	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. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2

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02-13-2013, 02:18 PM	#5
jwwoodjr Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 9	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.