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Fungus spores are opportunistic and given the chance will invade most types of organic material, including living tissue. Fungus do not harm healthy aquarium fish because the mucus layer on the skin of a fish prevents the spores from infecting its living tissues.However, if the fish’s mucus layer is damaged, fungus can quickly develop, particularly if the fish is living in dirty or otherwise unhealthy conditions. Rough handling is a common cause of fungus, but other common causes include fin nipping and fighting among fish. Any diseases that produce open wounds, such as ich , ulcers and hole-in-the-head disease , can lead to fungus.
Fungus is also associated with environmental stress, presumably because fish exhibit a weaker immune response when they are not properly taken care of. Chilling, poor water quality and inappropriate water chemistry are all common reasons why aquarium fish develop fungus. Keeping brackish water fish in freshwater conditions can also lead to fungal infections.
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Don't know the answer to your high Ph, but I know the answer to mine - it comes out of the tap at nearly 8. That said, it has settled a bit in my tanks and the fish (Tilapia and Koi) are doing great. What I wanted to share with you is that in my system today, I have various lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers and green beans coming along nicely in my high Ph, flood and drain system. I'm a bit stubborn - I've resisted adding anything to treat Ph, following some good advice to let things settle before intervening. Unfortunately, I see people receive the same advice and sure enough start dumping the acid or whatever. These guys are good and when they say "let things settle" I take that in terms of weeks, even months. I'm out of country right now or I'd attach a current picture of fish and veggies doing well in that 7.5 + range. I'm also challenged because my water temp is just over 30C and we're beginning the cool season. Makes things a bit touchy. Have you considered growing spirulina?