Flexibacter columnaris

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Flexibacter columnaris is a bacterial infection commonly found in aquaria. The bacteria grow in a columnar formation, hence the name.

Flexibacter columnaris is also known as Flavobacterium columnare, Columnaris, Cotton-Wool, Cotton-Mouth, Flexibacter, Mouth Fungus.

[edit] Treatments

External infections should be treated with antibiotics or chemicals in the water. Copper sulfate, Acriflavine, Furan, and Terramycin may all be used externally to treat Columnaris. Terramycin has proven to be quite effective both as a bath, and when used to treat foods for internal infections. Salt may be added to the water to enhance gill function.