About Tom Lee Expertise Experience of keeping everything from common Goldfish through to Tatia Reticulata all the to Tetradoan Suvatti. I'm good with Catfish, Goldfish, Puffers and small shoaling fish. Plus I'm based in the UK so any British questioners stop here.
Experience I've kept lots of different species. Livebearers, Bettas, Puffers, Catfish, Axolotals etc
I've lost fish to TB, ich etc. I've thought sod this for a laugh, this is a stupid hobby but I've ploughed on and I've gained loads of experience along the way.
Expert: Tom Lee Date: 5/6/2008 Subject: Mouth rot problem
Question Hi Tom. I have become aware that one of my goldfish has mouth rot. I am ok with what to do now to try & stop this. My question is that I have 3 other fish in my tank. Would it be best to seperate the fish with mouth rot from the other 3 or would it be best just to leave him in place with the others?
Answer Hi Michelle,
The bacteria that causes mouth rot is closely linked to Aeromonas Hydrophilia which makes it extremely contagious. However, although the spore is abundant in water it only takes hold of weak fish.
Providing your fish are strong and healthy they should be able to resist attack. Although, I would move the affected fish into a hospital tank just to be safe.
