Just to add on to all the other posts, I have had excellent success using Pimafix (antifungal) and Melafix (antibacterial) used for fish infections. You should be able to get them at your local pet/fish store (ie PetsMart). Use them simultaneously. Both also promote quick healing once the original ailment subsides. I have also heard Acriflavin (also at pet/fish stores) works excellent on skin infections. Pimafix and Melafix can both be added directly to the water by following the directions on the bottles. Acriflavin will turn the water of their tanks green, so should be used as a soaking method. Also as you probably know, keep the water extra clean. In addition to keeping the filters very clean when an infection arises, I also change 100% of the water every day or every other day depending on the situation for maximum cleanliness. One way of helping to prevent skin infections is by adding a scoop of ground ~pure NaCl rock salt (Lowe's, Home Depot's, etc. plumbing sections) to the tank, but not enough to make it brackish. I also use both Pimafix and Melafix (in lower doses than would be used for an infection) as a preventative every time I do a water change. Hope this extra info helps some. Good luck.

-jg

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