Combat mouth and fin rot: Anyone who has already had to deal with this disease in their aquarium will know that this can be very tedious and that the ornamental fish can feel particularly sorry for this disease. Above all, it will be very painful for the fish, because whole fins can die and fall off. However, if you start quickly with the fight against mouth and fin rot, the fish can be saved and there is usually a complete recovery. You can find out what is necessary for this here.
Identifying mouth and fin rot
First you have to know exactly whether it is really this disease. Very often, the initial stage of mouth and fin rot is also confused with mutual eating of territory-forming fish. There it can also happen that fins are eaten by other fish. In the case of mouth and fin rot, however, this has other reasons. The disease is caused by bacteria. Unfortunately, many aquariums contain these bacteria, but the fish have taken good precautions against them with their immune systems. It is only when this system becomes imbalanced that this disease can break out.
- Against mouth and fin rot and other external bacterial infections.
- For bacterial infestation for freshwater and saltwater fish.
- Against re-infestation: Due to the life cycle of the pathogen, multiple doses are required. Pathogens detach from the fish after a few days and sink to the bottom.
- JBL online hospital: access to the detection of fish diseases.
- Scope of delivery: 1 pack 10078 JBL Ektol fluid Plus 125, 100 ml. Suitable for max. 250 l. With repeated use for max. 125 l. Application: 10ml/25L Duration of treatment: approx. 2 days, 1st and 5th day = 2 doses
- fast and safe help in the event of illness
- medicinal product for ornamental fish with unique healing properties
- all sera medicinal products are characterized by maximum safety for animals and users.
- Which components are included in the scope of delivery of the product: a bottle of sera omnipur S 50 ml
This usually happens due to some kind of stress factor. Be it new fish or incorrect water parameters. Sudden changes in the pelvis can also lead to this.
The mouth and fin rot can be recognized above all by the initial whitening of the fins. In addition, these fray and usually turn red in the stem of the fin. The behavior of the fish also provides information that it is a disease. They rub themselves against objects and are often also without appetite. Therefore, here again the reference to our checklist in terms of daily checks. Only those who know their fish and also observe them frequently will be able to quickly identify and hopefully combat this disease.
A brief summary of the most important things:
- Fins are fringing
- fins turn white
- Core of fins looks inflamed
- Fish scrub themselves
- Fish tend to become sluggish
- Bad eating habits
What can I do about mouth and fin rot?
Of course, one must first try and find out what is causing the sudden eruption. Usually this disease does not affect all fish, but only some in the tank. Then it's time to find out where the stress factor is in the pool.
Are the water values correct? Has anything changed recently? Have new fish arrived and are there any power or territorial wars? Usually one finds some reason for the outbreak. This then needs to be fixed.
The disease itself cannot be managed without medication. Various manufacturers, including JBL, offer certain preparations here. Here you can mention the JBL Ektol fluid Plus 125 as an example. This should get the disease under control pretty quickly. Of course, as far as administration and dose are concerned, the exact manufacturer's information must be read and applied.
- Against mouth and fin rot and other external bacterial infections.
- For bacterial infestation for freshwater and saltwater fish.
- Against re-infestation: Due to the life cycle of the pathogen, multiple doses are required. Pathogens detach from the fish after a few days and sink to the bottom.
- JBL online hospital: access to the detection of fish diseases.
- Scope of delivery: 1 pack 10078 JBL Ektol fluid Plus 125, 100 ml. Suitable for max. 250 l. With repeated use for max. 125 l. Application: 10ml/25L Duration of treatment: approx. 2 days, 1st and 5th day = 2 doses
- fast and safe help in the event of illness
- medicinal product for ornamental fish with unique healing properties
- all sera medicinal products are characterized by maximum safety for animals and users.
- Which components are included in the scope of delivery of the product: a bottle of sera omnipur S 50 ml
After treatment against mouth and fin rot
We recommend giving the fish preparations during the treatment in order to strengthen their vitamin and immune balance again. It will also take time for the fins to fully regenerate.
In addition, you should change the filter media after treatment with the medication and filter over activated carbon for a day. This causes the residues of the medication to dissolve better and faster from the aquarium. In addition, depending on the preparation, it may also be necessary to carry out a water change.
If you have any questions, just write them in our forum. We are always interested in the testimonials of the readers and what has helped them to combat mouth and fin rot.
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