Fungal Infection
Symptoms
White patches resembling mold appear on the skin and fins of the endler. They stop eating, or they mouth food then spit it out. This is actually rare in well-maintained tanks; it is also very difficult to diagnose accurately as there are bacterial infections that look similar.
Organic treatment of fish
Remove infected fish to hospital tank if possible
Raise tank temperature 10 degrees(do not exceed 90 degrees)
Treat with 2 tablespoons / 10 gallons Ark BioRite Replenisher
Treat with Organic Control as directed
Extend treatment if needed
If symptoms continue follow with medicinal treatment
Medicinal treatment of fish
Remove infected fish to hospital tank if possible
Raise tank temperature 10 degrees (do not exceed 90 degrees)
Treat with 2 tablespoons / 10 gallons Ark BioRite Replenisher
Treat with First Round as directed
if symptoms continue it is a bacterial treatment as directed with One-Shot Knockout.
Original tank treatment
(if infected fish were moved to hospital tank)
Do a 60% water change
Gradually increase temperature 10 degrees (do not exceed 90 degrees)
Treat with 1 tablespoons / 10 gallons Ark BioRite Replenisher as directed