The use of an ultraviolet sterilizer may help prevent outbreaks of this disease. This disease is usually associated with stress, sometimes brought on by poor water quality. Healthy animals can usually resist infections. If this does not correct the problem, the animal should be treated with antibiotics in a hospital tank. Adding antibiotics to the main aquarium can kill invertebrates and damage the biological filter .
Stress breaks down the protective mucous coating on a fish and allows bacteria to gain a foothold.
The use of an ultraviolet sterilizer may help prevent outbreaks of this disease. Small warty clumps on the fins that resemble small cauliflowers. This disease is caused by a virus and often looks worse than it is. It is rarely fatal and will usually clear up on its own if optimum water quality is maintained. There is no effective treatment for this disease.