Keyhole with septicemia?

Allie · February 27th, 2008

One of my keyhole is sick. It's hiding and not eating...the fin have red streaks on them.

What can I do? I have read this is fatal but not contagious. I haven't dealt with this before so any advice is appreciated.

Hemmorahagic Septicemia

Cause
Bacterial, common in the Live-bearers and Goldfish.
Symptoms
Blood-Red streaks on the fins close to the body, without any signs of skin damage.

Allie · February 27th, 2008

Anyone?

COBettaCouple · February 27th, 2008

Maracyn-Two is for treating Septicemia.

Allie · February 27th, 2008

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Originally Posted by COBettaCouple

Maracyn-Two is for treating Septicemia.

Thanks

Dino · February 27th, 2008

I have also used meth. blue to successfully treat it in this species.

Allie · February 27th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Dino

I have also used meth. blue to successfully treat it in this species.

I will see what is at my lfs and go with that...I did see Maracyn2 for sure.

Allie · March 1st, 2008

On day 2 of Maracyn 2 treatment. Fishy's fin seem less stiff looking.

I think they were getting clamp...the veins are fading. It's swimming around and coming up to me in the sick tank (so cute btw). I hope it recovers completely.

COBettaCouple · March 2nd, 2008

Hope to hear that it all is cleared up real soon.

MissMTS · March 2nd, 2008

Good luck with your fishie!

Allie · March 3rd, 2008

The fish is pretty much back to normal. Fins are flowing great. All reddness gone. 2 days left of the treatment.

COBettaCouple · March 4th, 2008

Great.. Maracyn Two is def. a med. to stock.

Allie · March 4th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by COBettaCouple

Great.. Maracyn Two is def. a med. to stock.

I totally agree.

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