Mycobacteria

[LittleBettaFish]

I don't think it's actually that rare. I know it can a problem with rainbowfish. I think because sometimes the way it presents can differ from fish to fish, people may not be able to make a correct diagnosis. Some fish can be outwardly healthy but still infected.

I think this is probably one of the more knowledgeable posts on a disease I have seen on this forum. Some of the posts on this section of the board have made me cringe with the amount of misinformation in them.

Also I don't believe in fish that TB is treatable. If it was people would not be euthanising tanks full of expensive and rare fish.

[Mo]

BB. Wondering if you got my PM??

[twolovers101]

Just as a third party... this thread does seem rather panicked... yes it has good information, but what I worry about are people taking this and freaking out...

[Basement Bettas]

Originally Posted by DiesesMadchen

In nine years of fishkeeping, a 2 years of breeding, I have never seen a lethal case of myco/TB. IN fact, I have never seen a case at all. Most fish deaths and illnesses can widely be attributed more to poor ownership than a rare bacterial infection.

And I agree.. but there is this becoming a problem in many places. This is a warning to be careful and make sure the proper product is used to get rid of it or keep it out of your fish.

[Basement Bettas]

Originally Posted by twolovers101

Just as a third party... this thread does seem rather panicked... yes it has good information, but what I worry about are people taking this and freaking out...

It is not to freak out.. but to make sure you are practicing good bio security in your own fish room and make sure you are aware of the signs. Not everyone can send fish to a lab. So how is the average Joe to even begin to consider this if all they hear is resistant so and so. It IS real and as such need to have correct information out so people can make INFORMED decisions.

[Basement Bettas]

probelm is bettas and Z-fish are more susceptible than others. And the major supplier of bettas to the shops has it. It is in most fish I see in my local area and they come from same place. Just be careful.

[DiesesMadchen]

Originally Posted by Basement Bettas

And I agree.. but there is this becoming a problem in many places. This is a warning to be careful and make sure the proper product is used to get rid of it or keep it out of your fish.

The thing is, I take EXCELLENT care of my tanks. Most people with instances of fish TB are having cycling issues, or water quality issues, or don't take care of their tank. Yes, all fish have some form of Mycobacterium. Well taken care of fish don't get over run by it. Its like saying beware!! Women have yeast! Be careful who you touch! Yes, all women have yeast, but its only the ones with the nasty hoo-has that need to worry about infection. Just like fish kept in nasty tanks.

[Mo]

Dieses. You breed??? Didn't know that

[DiesesMadchen]

Originally Posted by Mo

Dieses. You breed??? Didn't know that

I breed Jack Dempseys :)

[Mo]

Ok, was thinking bout the livebearers but not sure. BTW I'm Fishy Friend2 from that other forum