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Post Info TOPIC: Bacteriosis Pinnerum (Fin Rot)


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Bacteriosis Pinnerum (Fin Rot)


Symptoms:

Fin rot begins with a slight discoloration of the edges of the fins, making an early detection difficult. As the disease progresses, the fins begin to fray. The deterioration continues, resulting in only remains of the fins, once the disease is in it's terminal stage. 

Cause:

Several bacteria cause Fin Rot, namely "Pseudomonas Flourescens", "Aeromonas Sp". and "Haemophilus Piscium".

Treatment:

Fin Rot is considered difficult to treat. It is recommended to consult with your local fish store about the correct diagnosis as well as a possible treatm



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