1-413-533-5993
Koi Supplies - Koi dealer - Koi Ponds - Koi Pond Supplies New England Koi and Pond Supply View Cart Contact Us About Us

Koi Information » Koi Diseases » Finrot and Ulcers


Finrot and Ulcers

Finrot and Ulcers

A number of bacteria are associated with finrot, lesions and internal hemorrhaging, notably Aeromonas and Pseudomonas. Ulcers usually start at the site of an injury, the bacteria then infect it causing further damage, and fungal infection can also occur.

Such holes result in osmoregulatory problems, leading to damaged kidneys and death if not treated. It is worth adding a weak salt solution to the pond as well as anti bacterial remedy, a concentration of 3gm per litter will help to restore the osmotic balance and reduce strain on the kidneys (make sure that the salt is fully dissolved before you add it to the pond).

Finrot is easily noticeable, the fins and/or tail look chewed and are red at the edges. Secondary bacterial and fungal infections can develop.

More »» Koi Diseases

Anchor Worm
Anchor Worm
Costia
Costia
Cotton Wool Disease
Cotton Wool Disease
Dropsy
Dropsy
Fish Lice (Argulus)
Fish Lice (Argulus)
Gill Maggots
Gill Maggots
Saprolegnia Fungus
Saprolegnia Fungus
Skin and Gill Flukes
Skin and Gill Flukes
Trichodina
Trichodina
White Spot (Ich)
White Spot (Ich)
Show Tanks
Show Tanks These show tanks are the same tanks that are used by most Koi shows. They are also an ideal tank to use as a quarantine tank or to move your...
Read more »»»
Cetus Sieve Gravity Fed
Cetus Sieve Gravity Fed Evolution Aqua Cetus Sieves are now available in two ready to go models. Gravity fed and pump fed. The gravity fed model is instal...
Read more »»»
Gift Certificates - New E...
Gift Certificates - New England Koi Gift Certificates are the perfect accessory for any pond. You don't have to measure, cut or trim, and they ship very easily too! You can ma...
Read more »»»
Nexus Eazy Pod
Nexus Eazy Pod A low priced smaller version of the nexus eazy, the world’s number-one professional koi filtration system. The eazy pod complete filte...
Read more »»»

Koi & Pond Tip of the Day
July 31st, 2010
Summer usually means increased pond water loss due to evaporation, which of course leads to topping off our ponds more. You should always add dechlorinator when topping off the water level of a pond. Any amount of chlorine (such as that found in treated water) can be harmful to your fish. Even if it is not enough chlorine to mean immediate death of the fish, this chlorine can still cause harm to proper gill function.
Tips by » Koi Clubs USA