Dec 24
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Mouth Fungus:
The bacteria Chondrococcus Columnaris causes what is more commonly know as mouth fungus. When this fungus first appears it is a thin grey or white line around the mouth. When this fungus grows it produces a toxin that when it is combined with the inability to eat (due to the pain caused) will cause the fish to starve if the fungus is not treated.
A strong Penicillin dose of 10,000 units per liter with a second dose two days later is a very effective treatment. Chloromycetin at 10 to 20 mg per liter and a second dose in two days is also a good treatment.