Angelfish - Ongoing Treatment of Body Sores - FAILED

January 01, 2011: Angelfish Fungi Infection Treatment - "Pimafix." - FAILED



UPDATE: (Although no one is actually looking out for those updates, but I cannot leave this unfinished.)

January 2011: Both Angelfish succumbed to unknown internal fungi infection. Expert has confirmed there is generally very little on can do when fish develops this kind of fungi infection. Fungi appeared to have been internal in nature and once external symptoms appear, very little can be done for the animal. Prevention is key.

Simple steps to prevent fungi infections in aquarium fish:

• Maintain optimal water parameters aka adequate and stable temperature, insure stable and proper water chemistry via frequent water changes. Healthy fish will be less susceptible to infections.

• Avoid sharp edged decorations or habitat elements which could cause body injuries to fish, especially in actively breeding fish.

• Observe fish population in community aquarium or aquarium with aggressive fish to insure no fish receives extensive injuries, as injuries could become a breeding ground or point of entry for fungi or bacterial infections.
  

Remaining inhabitant showed signs of the disease as well, swollen stomach, reduced feeding and general lack of energy, vertical swimming, difficulty swimming etc and was euthanized.

I have converted the apparently severely infected tank into a Mint "nana" growing terrarium, which is pretty successful as of now.

No further entries.

January 09, 2011 : Brought the sick fish to "The Expert" at an undisclosed location for attempts at further treatment.
The treatment was not working and the disease was getting worst. The fish started getting pop-eye and more fungi was growing out of the original wound and from his mouth. He couldn't seem to close his mouth and had difficulty breathing. He was transported to an undisclosed location for attempts at further treatment by "The Expert." We could not diagnose exactly what he had. Awaiting news. The fish might be dead.


Day 3: January 03, 2011:
The fish does not look any better. The "cottony growth"in the wound seems to be getting worst rather then better and the fish is not as active as he should be. Dosed "Pimafix" last night. The only good news is that he pooped and the feces seemed normal.

Day 1: January 01, 2011:
Observations: The body sore does not seem to be getting better after 9 days of "Melafix" and salt treatment. The main body sore seems to have gotten wider and is now whitish and appears to have been infected by fungus. The fish also displays a swollen stomach, which could be attributed to over feeding. I allowed the fish to fast for one day. Other inhabitants display normal behavior, but affected fish seems relatively less shiny and colorful then usual. This could also be attributed to the end of a mating period as the other fish is also relatively fainter then during the courting period.

Ongoing treatment: Performed another 25% water change. Added 1tbsp of aquarium salt and the fist dose of "Pimafix", an anti-fungal agent.