Assistance required

[gt]

I need all bassfishing addicts to pls assist with finding fish with sores which not normal.pls take good pics pls and keep atleast 2samples if got.

Pls supply me dam/farm and a location spot.it will stay strickly private.

There is eus in arrieskraal dam too now. Mofam should be a high chance of getting as well as the appletiser farms.pls be aware and don't move any fish or plants or water.nets could be washed with chlorine.

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Thanking all

Willem

[Navrik]

Hi Willem.

Like I said in my SMS I still have the sample from Kwaggas.

[gt]

Thanx nav. Plasie is at kwaggas tomorrow.a fresher sample will be be more accurate but if don't get then I will get your one for kevin.

I see a dark year or 3 for bass fisherman in cape town.just hope it slows down.

[Navrik]

Fish we caught last weekend looked a lot better - did not see any largie with any of the tell tale signs on them

[Valrath]

so whats the cure again ? treating the fish with salt water ?

[gt]

Pls keep the tread clean and to the point.valrath pls keep your comments to yourself.if you can't assist then don't post.

This tread is for sightings.

[Valrath]

im asking how to treat the fish yourself. stop being arrogant and politely answer a question

[gt]

im asking how to treat the fish yourself. stop being arrogant and politely answer a question

Valrath you never ask how to treat. You gave a sarcastic comment regarding a statement carl made how to treat it. You very. Quick to jump on your high horse.

Next time think before posting.read about the topic and stick to it.have a look where ever you post. Be a bit positive and try learn from the members.

[Toadee]

There is eus in arrieskraal dam too now. Mofam should be a high chance of getting as well as the appletiser farms.

I understand that Arrieskraal and Mofam are one and the same dam. Nevertheless, I fished at Mofam yesterday. Caught approximately 20 fish ranging from 10cm (no joke) to about 1.5kg and a nice sized bluegill to boot. All fish were in excellent shape. No ulcers and full of energy.

[smurf]

Good day all and a very Happy and Prosperous New year to everyone.I have a serious problem with this posting/thread...firstly,EUS should be explained as there are always new members and guests reading this wonderful forum,and they should be openly informed,such as how to recognise the symtoms,storing fish in your livewell with this problem,consumption and moving of these fish,disinfecting your boat (can a boat or lures transfer this disease ?) etc...the location of the problem should NOT be private,as we need to know so those knowledgeable with EUS are able to assist (particularly a private dam ),and those of us not equipped to do something are aware of the presence so we can do what must be done to help cure this problem.for example,what do you do to a fish that you catch that has the symtoms of EUS (as Valrath was asking !)This could be a serious problem and there should be no room for immature public postings when dealing with this,and other matters...having to wade through such antics is not good public reading and you will rapidly lose the valuable points that are being made...tight lines y'all.

[gt]

There is eus in arrieskraal dam too now. Mofam should be a high chance of getting as well as the appletiser farms.

I understand that Arrieskraal and Mofam are one and the same dam. Nevertheless, I fished at Mofam yesterday. Caught approximately 20 fish ranging from 10cm (no joke) to about 1.5kg and a nice sized bluegill to boot. All fish were in excellent shape. No ulcers and full of energy.

Hi toadee

Its still fresh in te area.might not happen.but its got to do with water temp and ph that kickstart it.hope it stays away.

[gt]

Good day all and a very Happy and Prosperous New year to everyone.I have a serious problem with this posting/thread...firstly,EUS should be explained as there are always new members and guests reading this wonderful forum,and they should be openly informed,such as how to recognise the symtoms,storing fish in your livewell with this problem,consumption and moving of these fish,disinfecting your boat (can a boat or lures transfer this disease ?) etc...the location of the problem should NOT be private,as we need to know so those knowledgeable with EUS are able to assist (particularly a private dam ),and those of us not equipped to do something are aware of the presence so we can do what must be done to help cure this problem.for example,what do you do to a fish that you catch that has the symtoms of EUS (as Valrath was asking !)This could be a serious problem and there should be no room for immature public postings when dealing with this,and other matters...having to wade through such antics is not good public reading and you will rapidly lose the valuable points that are being made...tight lines y'all.

Hi smurf

The topic was covered before. if I remember I did ask that topic becomes sticky. .
I ask for assistance to locate fish with sores. I understand new people on forum every week but they can search like every else for topics.every one else does it.

If you feel you want to see your sport grow then you would be very worried regarding eus. I am trying to assist you guys here.

Questions can be ask in the right manner. (I can show previously comments just like this)

Regarding private waters I understand people mess up places where we fished and farmers getting gatvol of anglers and for this reason I won't mention any private waters to any bloke.

Respect is earned over a period spending time at venues.no one going to mention I fish at a farm where other could mess it up in a day.

No fish should be restock now to any other waters.eus or no eus.

[Toadee]

As GT said, EUS needs specific conditions to affect fish:

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So it's not all doom and gloom. Our relatively warm water year-round should go some way to aiding the fish in fighting back. We also do not have tropical-type downpours/rain patterns.

Bit of a thread hijack. My apologies.

[Ianversfeld]

OK, So what can I do to fish that I catch with the ulcers? Can they be assisted with a antibacterial /anti-fungal spray,cream or something we can get down into the guts?

I hope this question was asked in the correct manner and politely enough?

IAN

(I live in Ceres and have not caught one fish here with the problem)

[gt]

Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome

By Dee Davies, an eHow Contributing Writer

Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), also known as red spot disease, has affected more than 100 different species of fish. It primarily affects fresh water fish, but can also strike brackish water fish. EUS ranges from mild to severe and has a destructive impact on younger fish populations. If an outbreak is not contained, it can have a devastating impact on the fishing industry.

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Fresh Water Fish

Geography

Cases of epizootic ulcerative syndrome have occurred in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Nepal, New South Wales, the Philippines, Queensland, Thailand and Western Australia. Fish affected by red spot disease reside in fresh water areas, such as ponds, lakes and streams. While not as common, outbreaks of the syndrome have occurred in bodies brackish water.

Affected Species

Chinese carp and tilapia seem to be resistant to EUS, but many other species of fresh water fish appear to be highly susceptible to the disease. Archer fish, barramundi, gourami, chanda perch, spangled perch, fork-tailed catfish, mangrove jack, mullet, red scat, Saratoga, rainbow fish, snakeheads and striped gunter fish are a few of the species of fish known to be susceptible to red spot disease.

Cause

A pathogenic fungus causes red spot disease. The pathogenic fungus is Aphanomyces invadans. A fish becomes infected when the fungi attaches to a scale. Once attached to the scales, the fungi spores begin to multiply. The multiplying spores spread to surrounding scales and begin to work their way through the fish scales. The spores continue to multiply and break through the skin and into the muscle of the diseased fish.

Identification

A diseased fish will have a noticeable red spot on its scales. Red spot disease spreads and produces a noticeable red patch on the body of the fish. The spot may also appear to look like a dark burn mark. As EUS progresses, the red spot will become ulcerated. Loss of scales, raw skin and muscle tissue will become noticeably visible. In advanced cases, the ulcerated area may extend into the abdominal cavity.

Prevention/Solution

To prevent a widespread outbreak of red spot disease, do not move diseased fish to a different body of water. A solution of antiseptic iodophor effectively treats captive fish. Remove diseased fish from the water. Increasing the salinity of the water may help suppress minor outbreaks of EUS.

Considerations

Diseased fish that are still in the juvenile stage have a high risk of dying off. Adult fish infected with EUS have a better chance of surviving. Humans should not eat fish suffering from red spot disease. While there is little risk of the disease infecting humans, fish with an advanced case carry bacteria in the skin lesions that can make humans ill.