posted 12-16-2003 10:18 PM           

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my swordtails and guppies seem to always die of the same disease. they seem to be plagued by a white substance on their lip. it eventually kills them. i always loose fish in this way. i then kill them as a mercy killing as they seem to be in great pain. their tail fins also seem to close up and stick together. this seems to happen most with my baby guppies. could i get some help?

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posted 12-17-2003 09:45 AM         

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It sounds like cottonmouth, a fungus. There are antifungal treatments out there, read them to make sure they're compatible with your fish and use them exactly as directed. If your fish are getting sick all the time, it could be a tank maintenance issue. How often do you do water changes? How much water do you remove? Do you siphon the bottom of the tank to clean the gravel?

1 tbsp of NON-IODIZED salt (aquarium salt) per 5 to 10 gallons might help as well. Just make sure you take into account any salt that already present in any medication you use.

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posted 12-23-2003 01:18 AM           

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thanks 4 the information. i now noe that it is actually some mouth 'fungus' but its actually a bacteria. it was circulating in my system. thats why it kept reappearing. ive got some antibiotics now and the tank seems fine now. thanks 4 the info tho! btw in relation to your question. i change my water every second week.

thanks!
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