Grey fluffy patches

[twinkle789]

Is there any one who could advice me on this issue? My fish has Gray fluffy patches on its’ body. What could be the illness and how can I over come it?

[parker002]

Carl is the expert but until he has a chance to weight in, I suggest reading his article here:

www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Columnaris.html

[Suzie Q (Lori)]

I 2nd the thought that it is Columnaris...NASTY stuff!!!

[Carl]

I 3rd this.

That said, posting pictures, water parameters, type of fish kept, and any possible stressors (Columnaris is often stress induced), would help since we are just making "educated guesses"

Carl

[Suzie Q (Lori)]

Jan 20, 2011 11:51:45 GMT -5 Carl said:

I 3rd this.

That said, posting pictures, water parameters, type of fish kept, and any possible stressors (Columnaris is often stress induced), would help since we are just making "educated guesses"

Carl

I 2nd the "stress" part also. I got some imported Betta and one of the girls came down with it.

It is also contagious if I remember correctly...another import that I had had for several months developed it also (Remember Carl??)

[goldenpuon]

I too think it is Columnaris. However, treating and identifying disease is not the only thing to do here.

Colunmaris is typcially an opportunistic disease that stressed or injured fish get.

So, some basic quuestions so see the possible cause of this.

Is your fish new and have you recently added new fish to the tank/

How many gallons is yiour tank?

And last, what are your water parameters?

Good luck and I hope your fish gets well soon!