Have a really sick fish and [I think] a really big problem!

[Nepen]

I'm sorry you lost your beautiful fish.

 

[Mmathis]

I'm sorry you lost your beautiful fish.

She was one of the 2 Watonai I got from Hawaii.....

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Also not sure if the roundworms were just THERE, naturally;

Roundworms/nematodes are ubiquitous to all fresh water environs. Only a little over half of the species are parasitic. They are the most plentiful higher organism on the planet.

 

[Mmathis]

@Dave 54 Have I shared these latest pictures with you? Be sure to read my descriptions and don't JUST look at the pics. I know I showed you the "worm" pic. I'll still try to share the videos via FaceBook.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

@Mmathis Do you have a UV unit on your pond?

 

[Mmathis]

@Mmathis Do you have a UV unit on your pond?

No.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Me either, I'm beginning to wonder if it would be a good investment though.

I wonder how effective they are at controlling parasites and bacteria?

 

[Mmathis]

Me either, I'm beginning to wonder if it would be a good investment though.

I wonder how effective they are at controlling parasites and bacteria?

I've never heard anything about their controlling parasites or bacteria, just suspended algae, but it is an interesting thought.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

UV clarifiers only control planktonic algae. UV sterilizers will kill most pathogens, but will also kill the benign and benevolent organisms as well. The result is a pond with a severely crippled eco-system. Pathogenic bacteria and parasites are ubiquitous to all freshwater environments. They are opportunistic and are only a potential problem to fish with a compromised immune system. Healthy fish are not affected.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Thanks Meyer, that is helpful info

 

[addy1]

That is one thing I don't fight in the pond green water, the bog and plants keeps it gone.

Thanks for the info Meyer

 

[Nepen]

She was one of the 2 Watonai I got from Hawaii.....

sooo sorry when did you get her?

 

[bettasngoldfish]

I haven't had trouble with green water either I was wondering if it would be helpful to protect the fish from parasites and bacteria.

 

[Mmathis]

sooo sorry when did you get her?

In the spring. She was one of 2.