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Disease symptoms treatment

bacterial gill disease Fish becomes lethargic and won't eat. Slime then develops on gills, getting progressively thicker and in untreated cases spreading to the head. Fish should be placed in solution containing broad-spectrum antibiotic

Intestinal worms Worms can be seen hanging from the anus of an infected fish. this diseases is found mostly among livebearers. Piperazine mixed into food (25mg per 10 grams of food) and fed daily for a week

Internal Fungus Undifferentiable from mycobacterial infections in it's effects until fungus has attacked brain. then fish's behaviour is affected, as it swims very erratically. No know cure. prevent disease incidence by not allowing eating of infected foods.

Protozoan Fin and body rot Irregular greyish-white patches appear on head and back; Fins eventually shred of completely. If gills are affected, fish gasps for oxygen. Bath all fish in affected aquarium in 3% salt solution. For catfish, use solution containing 2 grains of quinine crystals per gallon of water. Disinfect entire aquarium.

Tuberculosis loss of appetite, sluggishness, progressive thinness and gradual wasting away. Yellow spots at the base of the caudal pedulance in tetras are also signs of fish TB. Isoniazid,250mg. per 5 gallons plus Rifampin in the food.

Popeye The eyes start to bulge as though a bubble is forming around them No known sure cure. antibiotics may be of value.

Tail rot & Fin rot tail or fin rot is caused by slime bacteria and is easily seen by the whitish appearance of the infected area. Water changes are often responsible for weakening the fish's resistance to bacterial infections of this sort. treat aquarium water with antibiotics. Change water partially during treatment so as not to increase dosage factor.

Fungus infection a cottony growth on either one or multiple parts of the fish . Area usually will first show signs of being bruised or torn. treat aquarium water with antibiotics. After fish are cured water should be changed. treatment should last about a week.

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