Our Diagnosis
It sounds like your fish has fungus & bacteria
How to be sure
Fungus and Bacteria infection can cause cotton wool like growths on the body, face or mouth. Your fish’s head or mouth regions may appear erroded and their fins could be tattered, frayed or blood streaked.
Step 1 – Treat your fish
- Treat the entire pond using Anti-Fungus & Bacteria Treatment, you can calculate the correct dosage here. Also available, Extra Strength Anti-Fungus & Bacteria specifically for goldfish, Koi and carp.
- Also dose with Pond Guardian Tonic Salt to help support your fish’s immune system.
- Observe the recovery and follow any re-treatment advise on pack or on our dosage calculator page.
- Finally, give your fish some time to recover. Avoid excessive cleaning or adding new fish.
Remember to remove the carbon from your filter prior to dosing.
Step 2 – Check your pond
ONLY USE ONE FISH MEDICATION AT A TIME
Blagdon fish medications can safely be used with Blagdon water and algae treatments.
If you want to re-dose, or change a fish medication, wait 7 days before beginning the new course.
