*HELP*- LDA31 not doing too well......

[clint8]

Hi,

Need some help on identifying a problem with my P.Albomaculatus. Just realised today that it had a bit of sunken eyes but the belly remains fullish. Later on i noticed a red spot/fluff a bit like the normal fungus but this is red in colour. I've taken the fish out and quarantined it in a 50 liter tank. I'm just using an air-stone at the moment for O2, and have raised the temperature to 30C and added some salt.
I was wondering if anyone can help me diagnose the problem. All my other cats are doing fine where this one was in.
Please help me SAVE my cat..........................
TIA.

Cheers,
Clint

[Silurus]

Where exactly is this red "fluff" and do you have a pic of the fish in its current state?

[clint8]

Hi Silurus,

Sorry i haven't got a pic of it right now. The red fluff would be on top of the body towards the tail end of the fish on the left side. It swims slower that usual and when i caught it out of the show tank, didn't struggle as it usually can.

Cheers,
Clint

[Silurus]

This sounds like a very serious fungal infection (both internal and external). Treat with the most potent fungicide you can find. Your fish may be too far gone to respond to treatment, though.