New angelfish infection?

[45ZoaGarden]

Ok. I will try that before ripping the tank apart to catch him. I don’t really want to stress him out too much... should I mix it with some live brine? That would probably be the best way to get him to take the meds....

yES. SAME WITH fOCUS

 

[jsvand5]

Looks like Mycobacterium bacteria. these appear as Skin lesions, emaciation,, scale loss, frayed fins and loss of appetite are all signs of this infection. This bacteria are transmitted bi infection, detritus, and feces of the infected fish. They can also create skin wounds and lesions.
The best treatment is prevention and good water quality. Try not to feed raw food to your saltwater fish. Treatment with Antibiotics include kanamyacin, or erythromycin. begin with a good water change.
What is your salinity and tank temperature as well as ammonia and nitrate readings?

“Try not to feed raw food to your saltwater fish.” Was this a typo?

 

[45ZoaGarden]

Also, should I use kanaplex, neoplex, polyguard, or metraplex? They all seem the same...

I will get some focus too.Just trying to figure out what to give him. Sorry, I’ve never had a fish with a bacterial infection

 

[vetteguy53081]

Also, should I use kanaplex, neoplex, polyguard, or metraplex? They all seem the same...

I will get some focus too.Just trying to figure out what to give him. Sorry, I’ve never had a fish with a bacterial infection

This should treat well and a learning experience. All the ones listed ending in suffix PLEX yes are similar and treat similarly. Kana and Metro are the best ones.
Here is Why KanaPlex:

• Easily absorbed through both skin and gills; ingestion not required
• Does not adversely affect the filter bed and is easily removed with carbon
• Safely and effectively treats several fungal, and bacterial fish diseases (dropsy, popeye, fin/tail rot, septicemia)
• When used in a medicated food mix, it is excellent for treating bacterial infections in tanks that contain invertebrates

 

[45ZoaGarden]

This should treat well and a learning experience. All the ones listed ending in suffix PLEX yes are similar and treat similarly. Kana and Metro are the best ones.
Here is Why KanaPlex:

• Easily absorbed through both skin and gills; ingestion not required
• Does not adversely affect the filter bed and is easily removed with carbon
• Safely and effectively treats several fungal, and bacterial fish diseases (dropsy, popeye, fin/tail rot, septicemia)
• When used in a medicated food mix, it is excellent for treating bacterial infections in tanks that contain invertebrates

Thank you!

 

[45ZoaGarden]

So I picked up the kanaplex and fuel. I fed the meds with fuel and mysis. He showed interest but didn’t eat it. He doesn’t look as bad any more so I’m not as terribly worried. All the other fish ate the medicated food. I will try again tomorrow with live brine