Noto perstriatus fungus

[Coastal Groovin]

I have had a run in wih fungus like many people that have these newts. After trying everything I could think of doing with water chemistry I still lost 3 of my newts. Desperate I did what I had to do. I went to a store I never go into. Petco!!! Here I found Kordon brand Rid Fungus 100% organic fungal treatment. It claimed to be reef tanks safe. Reef tanks are very sensitive. With nothing left to lose I put the 10 drops per gallon of water. Two days later I am happy to say the fungus as far as I can tell is 100% gone and my newts are feeding again. It did cost me about 15 dollars but it has been worth it. The ingredient list claims multiple natural herbals and 7% Naphthoquinone. I have yet to test it on anyother species of salamander. But salvation for my Noto's was found in of all places petco.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

This makes sense but I would use it sparingly. Napthoquinone comes in many forms. One of the more common in nature is as juglone, the defensive chemical exuded by Black Walnut trees to kill off competing plants.

 

[Coastal Groovin]

I was forced into useing it. I do not know it's affects on other slamanders but I was force against the wall. I had lost 4 animals and had to think outside the box. I knew of another member who had almost lost all of their animals. I was ready to try anything. Salt baths and black water extract was not working. I forgot to say that I also added a water softing pillow to the tank.

 

[SludgeMunkey]

I agree! Sometimes you have to do what you have to do! I have since added this product to my emergency chest.