Fin rot in goldfish! *HELP*
I just noticed today that the fish has fin rot. About a week ago, I noticed that one of my 5 goldfish has white spots, no problem I thought, and added medicine to the pond... I turned the pump/filter off, as it said on the medicine bottle to keep it off for a week... Today I was actually going to change all the water in the pond (as the filter/pumps been off), and I noticed fin rot on all the fish...
We added a new fish about 4 weeks ago, and he was the one who first got the white spots. As the rest of the fish have always been well (ones been in the pond for quite a few months, 2 for over a year, and one for over 3 years), I think the decease come form the new-comer.
I've googled fin-rot, and found that MYXAZIN should be used to treat fin rot. Any other suggestions? I'm really upset about this, as they are not just fish to me, but my little babies (often more of a pet than Spartacus!). At the moment I've been sitting sobbing by the pond telling them how sorry I am... not that they care, they just want food!
To make the whole thing more frustrating... our car is in the garage, and I won't be able to get any new medicine until tomorrow. I will of course ask the garden centre for advice, but I thought some of you guys might have some better advice than them (after all, I did get the new one from them, and look what happened!)...
Thank you! Sylvie, KS' mom
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Big bugger Bubbah (the new one) before he showed signs of being ill!
Temporarily remove filter
Temporarily remove the filter while you clean it since you don't have it running anyways. The only reason why your not running the filter is so that the filtration system won't clean out the medication. I may let the filteration system run for an hour AFTER adding the medication so it can have the medication in it's system while it is sitting there.
Mythlene Blue is a common additive for illness and can be used for a variety of illnesses. It worked great for my Betta and other fish. It is critical that you buy Aquarium salt and do NOT use table salt or other salt like products. Aquarium salt is always good to have on hand and add to the water. Just don't oversalt. I would also add some Stress Coat to the water after they get well or after a complete water change. Helps them deal with the stress of the situation. Always add the stuff when adding new fish as well.
Good luck! Hope they get better soon!!!