Fuzzy build up on fish's mouth

KKkitty

As the title says one of my fish has a white fuzzy build up on its mouth. My partner has put it in a separate tank away from our other fish. Another fish either has lost an eye or there's a cloud over it too. What do ye think it could be?

the beer revolu

Sounds like a fungal infection.

mistress_gi

it sounds like fungus alright. there are a few good guides to identify fish diseases like this one
http://www.tetra-fish.com/aquarium-information/aquarium-fish-diseases-how-to-spot-them.aspx
this only has diagrams but once you're identified what you are looking for you can look for images to really identify the problem. there are a few good treatments out there for fish just make sure you follow the instructions properly otherwise you may end up making the problem worst and/or persistent.
Good luck!

KKkitty

Thanks for your comments. Will try get to a pet shop tomorrow.

kylith

Sounds like cotton mouth. IIRC general treatment is melafix and daily 20% water changes.

KKkitty

kylith wrote: »

Sounds like cotton mouth. IIRC general treatment is melafix and daily 20% water changes.

It's white in colour. Never saw this with fish before. We did get fish from my partner's sister a few weeks ago to add to our tank so could they have passed something on?

kylith

It's possible that a new fish could have brought in an infection if it wasn't quarantined, but there are other ways

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/disease/p/columnaris.htm

KKkitty

kylith wrote: »

It's possible that a new fish could have brought in an infection if it wasn't quarantined, but there are other ways

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/disease/p/columnaris.htm

Thanks for that link kylith. We never thought to quarantine the new fish for a while before putting them in the main tank.

kylith

Always, always quarantine would be my advice. I would be heartbroken to lose my stock for want of separating new fish (no matter where you get them from) for a fortnight.

KKkitty

kylith wrote: »

Always, always quarantine would be my advice. I would be heartbroken to lose my stock for want of separating new fish (no matter where you get them from) for a fortnight.

The one with the build up died during the night. Keeping an eye on the ones in the main tank now.

kylith

Good luck with it. Keep up the water changes and hopefully it'll pass soon enough.