How to treat clownfish cotton wool disease? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Fish fungus

How to treat clownfish cotton wool disease?

Fishes having Fish fungus usually show this symptom of 'Cotton-wool like growths'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Clownfish is having Fish fungus.

About disease, Fish fungus

The clear signs of infections are cotton-wool like growths, normally white, but also sometimes grayish black to green.
Fungus normally starts on the body but can originate wherever there is some kind of damage. It may spread to affect the fins, mouth, eyes and gills.

Physical Symptoms

  • Cotton-wool like growths
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Treatments

Use Methylene blue

Methylene blue is effective in mild cases.

Apply Malachite green

Malachite green can be painted onto infected areas.

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