Furry Wounds on Pond Fish: Fungus, Salt Bath & pH Check

2,200L pond, fish dying with furry flank/back wounds, pH slightly high. Fungus (Saprolegnia) — salt bath emergency treatment.

Salt Bath Protocol

1. Hospital tank: Kiddie pool, aerated, same pH/temp.
2. Salt: 3 kg / 100 L (3%), 10 min max.
3. Repeat daily 3–5 days if needed.

pH Note

• "Slightly high but normal" = still stressful.
• Target 7.0–7.5. Peat bag or water changes.

Prevention

• Reduce crowding.
• Improve filtration.
• Weekly bacteria dosing.

Fungus = secondary to stress. Salt bath buys time. Fix the environment.