Scale Rot - Page 2

07-11-2003, 02:28 AM

Scale rot is probably caused by poor water conditions or stress to the fish. Stress can come in the form of high stocking rates or aggressive tank mates. The fish's immune system is suppressed resulting in an opportunistic infection. It can be bacterial or fungal in nature.

Mild erosions as posted by Azn_Arowana_boy would usually heal with time if water conditions are improved.

If scales don't heal & appear reddish or raised, then medication would be necessary. If the scales erosions are mild, I wouldn't recommend any medication. Instead efforts should be put into improving water conditions, eg. frequent water chanes, reduce stocking rate, remove unfinished food etc.

07-11-2003, 02:34 AM

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Originally posted by Seth
May be due to too much high calcium diet intake... u feeding tons of SWs???

As I understand, SW is not a good source of calcium.

Maybe some SW expert/supplier can advise.

aroisking · 08-11-2003, 02:13 AM

I am not expert but I don;t believe SW will cause scale rot

tleslie · 10-11-2003, 05:34 PM

my xback use to have this kinda problem.
2 to 3 days water change of 20%. add more salt after water changed. temp best at around 30.
recovered in few weeks time.
cause, i duno.
hope this helps.

07-11-2003, 02:28 AM	#11
Vetduck Guest Posts: n/a	Scale rot is probably caused by poor water conditions or stress to the fish. Stress can come in the form of high stocking rates or aggressive tank mates. The fish's immune system is suppressed resulting in an opportunistic infection. It can be bacterial or fungal in nature. Mild erosions as posted by Azn_Arowana_boy would usually heal with time if water conditions are improved. If scales don't heal & appear reddish or raised, then medication would be necessary. If the scales erosions are mild, I wouldn't recommend any medication. Instead efforts should be put into improving water conditions, eg. frequent water chanes, reduce stocking rate, remove unfinished food etc.

08-11-2003, 02:13 AM	#13
aroisking Senior Dragon Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,164	I am not expert but I don;t believe SW will cause scale rot

10-11-2003, 05:34 PM	#14
tleslie Dragon Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,596	my xback use to have this kinda problem. 2 to 3 days water change of 20%. add more salt after water changed. temp best at around 30. recovered in few weeks time. cause, i duno. hope this helps.

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