is this ok

atmmachine816 · January 3rd, 2006

my redtail sharks tails have a small white tip to them but not the redtail is this ok

Butterfly · January 5th, 2006

Sorry for the late response

does it look lite the tail is disintegrating? Could be finrot.
Carol

atmmachine816 · January 6th, 2006

it doesnt look to be disinegraitng at all just a little white tip thats all and there r also small barely noticalbe white blothes on his body not dots though

joe · January 6th, 2006

maybe its ick or maybe its finrot, i'm not sure.

Gunnie · January 7th, 2006

Does it sound like either of these?

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Velvet is caused by a dinoflagellate, classified by some as an alga because it carries Chlorophyll.
There are two main species, Oodinium limmneticum and Oodinium pillularis.
The free swimming stage of Velvet settles on the skin and gills of the fish,
adhering at first by its long flagellum, later putting out pseudopodia, (similar to fingers) that penetrate the skin and give it a very firm grip.
Velvet has a similar life cycle to White spot, feeding and becoming a cyst it produces upward of 200 young before dropping off.
The appearance is similar to gold or brown dust over the body and fins which at times may appear to move.
Symptoms are similar to White spot, glancing off rocks etc.
As Velvet is highly contagious it is important to eradicate this problem as soon as possible.
Treatment is aimed at the free swimming stage and there are good cures available from your local store.
Copper sulphate can be used at a concentration of 0.2 mg per litre or 0.2 PPM.
This should be repeated after 3 days to ensure eradication.

Fungus (Saprolegnia or Achyla

Fungi are in fact colourless plants, they are very diverse in in form and have not been studied that much in fish.
Saprolegnia and Achyla are genera of fungi that attack weakened and injured fish, usually settling on damaged skin or gills, they will also attack the eggs of fish.
The spores enter the aquarium from the air so there is no way to stop possible outbreaks.
Threads of fungus spread under the skin forming a web like structure and eventually produce tufts of external hyphae that may be large enough to look like cotton wool.
These form spores that become free swimming and can then go on to infect other fish that are weak or injured.
It is important that you remove any fish you suspect immediately to a hospital tank for treatment
Symptoms of fungus are a grey or whitish growth in the skin of the fish, often associated with visible damage.
Treatment can be with Malachite green in a separate tank for 30 seconds at a strength of 60 mg per litre, repeat treatments may be necessary.
The fungus is stained by the Malachite and usually drops off within a few hours.
Keep the fish under observation for 2 or 3 days as fungus can sometimes regrow.

atmmachine816 · January 7th, 2006

i dont thkn so it might be ithc though not sure gona get some medicine for ithc and finrot and obsirve a little more b/f i treat

Jason · January 7th, 2006

So your saying its just on the other fins not the tail? If it is it could just be its natural colouring mine has a white tipped dorsal fin and also white tipped pectoral fins.
As long as its not fluffy or taking over its probably just its markings. I'm pretty sure it's not diseased!

atmmachine816 · January 8th, 2006

k thats wat i thought b/c it seems fine

Jason · January 9th, 2006

Cool!

I personally like their white tips looks cool adds to their beautiful colouration

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