Green Fur on Orfe: Saprolegnia Fungus, Salt Bath Cure

Orfe with green fur (wipes off) = Saprolegnia fungus. Caused by crowding or poor water. Salt bath cures.

Treatment

1. Salt bath: 1 kg salt / 100 L (1%), 10–12 days continuous.
2. Hospital tank preferred — but can do in pond if no plants/sensitive fish.

Note on Concentration

• 1% for extended bath (days) — safer for fish.
• 3% for 10-min dip — stronger, stressful.
• Orfe tolerate salt well.

Fix the Cause

• Reduce stocking.
• Improve water quality.
• Fungus = opportunity — remove the opening.

Green fur = fungus. Salt bath works. Clean the pond.