ich and fungus invasion!?

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I asked a question about my fish the other day, but the issue continues.  

I have a 10 gallon tiger barb aquarium.  Two plays share this aquarium - no nipping issues, they seem to get along.

However, as of a few days ago, i noticed at least one of the fish had ich and then, it seems others have a white, filmy "fungus" or some other issue.  One of the barbs acts normal some of the time, and then he will go to the top, twirl, spin.  Another barb is missing entirely, so he's either hiding somewhere and dying or already dead.

There is also an opaque, white "growth" inside the aquarium - on the glass, on some of the plants.  It's a disaster.  

Everything was fine in that tank, until the day i stupidly bought 2 platys at Petco. 

I am treating the tank with Pimafix.  When i asked my  initial question the other day, someone said Pimafix doesn't cure Ich; however, in my research I have found people do treat Ich with Pimafix.  So i'm a bit confused.  

Since there is a white "growth" here in there in my aquarium, i was considering cleaning it today. Even though i don't want to stress the fish out, i'm wondering if a cleaning would help.... or if adding new water would be detrimental.

My roommate suggests i call the fish store, but the truth is, i don't have the resources to rush out and buy medications, etc., this week.   

I hope this question wasn't all-confusing, and that someone can give me advice.  I'd appreciate it quite a lot.

lue · Accepted Answer

i think you have a fungus problem i;ve been in the fish business for 9 years you need to change the water and wash every thing in the tank keeping the water temp as close to the water you are removing to keep the stress level down be sure you use the chlor out to remove the chlorine in the water or use pre distilled water

tonythebowler · Answer

I Just had the same problem I had to treat with chemicals I would not change water because every chemical you use will call for a water change when done treating the tank. You can get good efficient medicine at the pet store for 5 to 10 dollars. And 90% of the time it will be gone in a day or two. Make sure to read directions carefully and take out your carbon and turn off uv sterilizer if you have one. Hope that helps.

Anonymous · Answer

In Australia the disease is simply called white spot. You can buy white spot cure at any pet or aquarium store but you will need to be quick as it is a fast moving disease which kills quite quickly and can spread to all of your fish. Be very careful not to overdose though as that can be just as fatal.

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Check out this link. Choose your fish problem. There is a step by step medication for each problem. Even for fungus. There is an article there.

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