More information on Columnaris Disease (Ornament.)
Main Ref: 193  
Disease type: Bacterial diseases  
Disease name: Columnaris Disease (Ornament.)  
Other names: Saddle back Disease; False Neon Disease; Cotton Wool Disease; Mouth Rot; Mouth Fungus  
Caus. agent: Flexibacter columnaris  
Group:    
Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease:
 Skins and/or fins  Belly  Swimming behavior
 Gills  Anus  Other behavior
 Eyes  Viscera Afflicted  Other symptoms
Fish affected: Ornamental fish.   
Symptoms: Cotton-wool like lesions on head ('mouth fungus'), white spots an blotches on head, fins, light spots on frayed gills.   
Treatments: Furanace 1.5 mg/l for 1 hour for 1 day or up to 3 days. Can be also cured with some anti-bacterial medicines like, Neomycine (Dose: 2-4 gm/100 l for 3 days, with a 30-50% water change afterwards.), Pennicillin (Dose: 1, 5-2gm/100L for 24 hours), Nitrofurazone (Dose: 250-500 mg/100 l for 3 days, with at least 50% water change after treatment.), Nifurpirinol (Dose: 10-15 mg/100 l for an unlimited time or as instructed), Furaltadone, Sulfonamide or Quinolones (Oxilinic Acid/Naladixic Acid/Ciprofloxacine/Flumequine; Dose: 500 mg/L for 1 hour, 100-200 mg/100L for 1-2 days. Mixed in the food: 250-500 mg/100 gm food, to be fed during 5-7 days). Start the treatment on the first signs of the disease that can be observed. In the beginning stage of the disease, the use of Copper Sulphate or a short bath with Benzalkonium Chloride or Salt could be effective.  
Prophylaxis: Avoid overcrowding.   
Remarks: Flexibacter columnaris is a synonym of Flavobacterium columnare. Ref. 048502.  
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