The Dreaded Aurnati Fungus

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I would start at half dosage and see how they react. If they are fine with it next does go all in.
 

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I treated them yesterday at 50%, today at 75%, and if they seem to handle it fine, I'll dose at 100% tomorrow.
 

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Sounds good I'm pulling for these guys. It's too bad I can't keep them they are really nice looking fish.
 

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Unfortunately, the remaining fish didn't make it.
I gave 3 doses of the Quick Cure. The first at 50%, then 75%, then 100%. I didn't even notice a difference; not that it got worse, but didn't get better. I think that the Maracide worked better, as I could see the fuzz almost totally gone after one 100% treatment.

Moving forward, is there anything that I can do to make sure that this fungus isn't in the tank for the next inhabitants. I'm hoping to use the tank for more Channa, but probably a different species. Obviously, I don't want to have to deal with this fungus anymore.
Thanks.
 

Joao M

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Bottles,
Those are really sad news...
Thank you for posting and updating the thread. The gathered info will help someone in the future.

Moving forward,
I really have no idea if the fungus survives without a host. But most likely wouldn´t risk it and would clean the tank and start from zero
 

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Thanks, Joao.
I have lots of plants that I would hate to waste, but wouldn't feel confident adding them to my other tanks. I also don't want to have to boil 150lbs of sand and large pieces of driftwood. At the same time, I wouldn't want to put another species through that nasty fungus. I may not have any other options though...
 
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