Why are my swordtails fins frayed? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Columnaris-Cotton Wool Disease

Why are my swordtails fins frayed?

Fishes having Columnaris-Cotton Wool Disease usually show this symptom of 'Fins frayed'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Swordtails is having Columnaris-Cotton Wool Disease.

About disease, Columnaris-Cotton Wool Disease

A grayish-white film develops over the skin, perticularly on head reagion but also in fins gills and the body.
Often fine white threads are apperent.
As disease progresses, the body may become ulcerated.
Fins frayed and lips and the front of the head can be eaten away.

Physical Symptoms

  • Fine white threads
  • Fins frayed
  • Greyish white film on head
  • Ulcerated body
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Swordtails sufferring from Columnaris-Cotton Wool Disease

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Treatments

Add aquarium salt

Good water condition helps to minimize incidence of cloud eye. It is recommended to use small amount of aquarium salt.

Use an anti-bactirial

Since this is caused by a bacterium, it is recommended to use an antibacterial compound.

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