Fungus???

[Spooky_Fish]

I have been getting occasional outbreaks of what looks like a fungus. So far it only effects Cyps and Paracyps and it's usually holding females that get it. It has occurred in 4 different isolated tanks.

It starts out as a kinda white blotch, almost like the scales are missing. I have used nitrofurazone without success (I thought I used it too late).

The other day I found a female with very early signs of the disease, so I isolated her and started treatment. Over the last 5 days and two doses she is much worse. I thought by identifying the symptoms early and treating immediately I could save this one, but it looks like I misdiagnosed it since the fungicide (Jungle Fungus Clear) had no effect.

Here are the best pics I could get, sorry about the quality. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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[joe_jaskot]

Spooky, I have always found fungus infections very difficult to treat. They are usually secondary infections. Methylene blue seems to work the best but it can harm the biological filtration.

[CJC]

Have you tried salt?

I have had fungus on several occations and have found by adding more salt to the water than what I already use in my tanks, it clears up in a couple of days.

[Spooky_Fish]

So you guys think it's a fungus too?
Secondary infection sounds right to me.
I'll add some salt, I don't usually add any to the water.
When I change out the water again I will try methylene blue...if she is still alive.
Thanks for the input!