1. Cotton Fungus
This disease is caused by a type of saprolegnia fungus. This fungus lives in dirty pool water. This fungus can live on the bodies of injured koi fish, and will thrive if the pond water contains high levels of organic matter.
2. Mouth Fungus
This fungus usually appears white in the mouth. This disease is caused by infection with the fungus Exibactercolumnaris.
3. Gill Fungus
The initial characteristic of this disease is the presence of white spots around the fish’s mouth. If left untreated, it can quickly spread throughout the body. Even if it is too late, this fungus can spread to the gill area. Fish gills will rot and cause the fish to die.
4. White Spot Fungus
This disease is caused by infection with the protozoan type Ichchyophthirius multifilis. Usually this fungus grows in the head and tail area.
How to Treat Fungal Diseases in Koi Fish
Overcoming fish diseases caused by fungi can be done in several ways, such as:
1. Quarantine salt administration
2. administering similar drugs (Redbluedox, Inroflox, Dimillin, Killer Lice)
Medication administration must be in accordance with the respective procedures.
