Unknown Symptom In Fish Sickness.
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Dropsy
Signs Of Infection
Sunken or protuding eyes and a characteristic pine cone appearance caused by the scales sticking out from a swollen body.
Fish Affected
All tropical aquarium fish can be affected particularly gouramis and Live-bearers.
Details Of Infection
Dropsy or Ascites as it is scientifically known is caused by a bacterial infection usually brought about by environmental factors.
Due to damaged heart and blood vessels, the body swells as fluid builds up in the abdomen and behind the eyes. This causes the scales to protrude like a pine cone. Sometimes scales will fall away and ulcers may appear.
Treatment
Commercial treatments are available and can be successful if used early. In my experience, by the time the disease is diagnosed, too much damage has been done to the internal organs of the fish for it to be saved. Treatment is always better carried out in a seperate hospital tank.
A preventative course of medication is often wise as other fish may be infected but may not yet show signs of the disease. In any case, address any poor water quality or filter maintenance issues.
Dead fish should be removed from the aquarium quickly to prevent transmission of the infection via cannibalism.
If the fish has finrot that is a secondary bacteria infection.
Does the parasite have legs.
and red on the tail sounds like septicemia.
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/www.2cah.com/pandora/Disease.html#Argulus
Not the writer of this information below.
Argulus (a.k.a. Fish Lice)
Symptoms:
Infected fish will have flattened, disc-shaped crustaceans measuring between 0.4 and 1.2 cm in diameter. These parasites may be visible anywhere on the body of the fish, including the eyes, gills and fins.
Cause:
The parasitic crustacean Argulus (a.k.a. Fish Lice). Argulus adhere to the flesh by means of sucker-type discs. Once attached, the parasite pierces the flesh using stinger mouthparts and will suck the blood of the fish. Argulus inject a toxin that will kill smaller fish and leaves reddened, inflamed lesions on larger fish. This lesion often becomes infected. The intense irritation brought on by the Argulus parasite causes fish to rub or scrape against objects in the aquarium. Your fish may even try to jump out of the aquarium. Once the parasite has finished feeding it will swim freely in search of a new host and can survive for up to 3 weeks without a host.
Treatment:
Visible Lice should first be killed by dabbing them with Potassium Permanganate or an anti-parasitic medication. Then, they should be carefully removed from the fish using tweezers. It is paramount that you kill the parasite before attempting to remove it from the fish. It will make it easier to remove and less stressful to the fish. It is a good idea to then dab Methylene Blue on the lesions to prevent secondary infections. It is recommended that you feed your fish medicated food to prevent a bacterial infection from occurring. The whole aquarium will need to be treated to kill any unseen, free-swimming juvenile parasites. Fluke Tabs, Clout, Paragon, and Trifon work great.
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Septicemia
Symptoms:
Fish may have reddening at fin bases, blood streaks throughout the fins and body, small hemorrhages around the eyes. Dull listless behavior and lack of appetite may also be present.
Cause:
Systemic bacterial infection caused by various bacteria, including Aeromonas, Pseudomonas and Vibrio. The illness is often brought on by poor water quality or as a result of parasitic infestations or other infections. These bacteria enter the blood stream and circulate through the tissues causing inflammation and damage. Inflamed blood vessels in the skin and at fin bases stand out. Blood vessel and heart tissue damage cause hemorrhaging and consequently leakage of body fluids into the abdomen, which may lead to Dropsy.
Treatment:
Water conditions must be improved for all fish in the tank, regardless of how many fish are infected. Check your water’s Treat with Kanacyn or Tetracycline as well as with a medicated food if the fish will eat. If parasites are suspected, all the fish in the tank should be treated with antiparasitic medication. Using salt to help restore osmotic balance might be helpful.
Take a look here.
Dropsy
Signs Of Infection
Sunken or protuding eyes and a characteristic pine cone appearance caused by the scales sticking out from a swollen body.
Fish Affected
All tropical aquarium fish can be affected particularly gouramis and Live-bearers.
Details Of Infection
Dropsy or Ascites as it is scientifically known is caused by a bacterial infection usually brought about by environmental factors.
Due to damaged heart and blood vessels, the body swells as fluid builds up in the abdomen and behind the eyes. This causes the scales to protrude like a pine cone. Sometimes scales will fall away and ulcers may appear.
Treatment
Commercial treatments are available and can be successful if used early. In my experience, by the time the disease is diagnosed, too much damage has been done to the internal organs of the fish for it to be saved. Treatment is always better carried out in a seperate hospital tank.
A preventative course of medication is often wise as other fish may be infected but may not yet show signs of the disease. In any case, address any poor water quality or filter maintenance issues.
Dead fish should be removed from the aquarium quickly to prevent transmission of the infection via cannibalism.
If the fish has finrot that is a secondary bacteria infection.
Does the parasite have legs.
and red on the tail sounds like septicemia.
http
/www.2cah.com/pandora/Disease.html#ArgulusNot the writer of this information below.
Argulus (a.k.a. Fish Lice)
Symptoms:
Infected fish will have flattened, disc-shaped crustaceans measuring between 0.4 and 1.2 cm in diameter. These parasites may be visible anywhere on the body of the fish, including the eyes, gills and fins.
Cause:
The parasitic crustacean Argulus (a.k.a. Fish Lice). Argulus adhere to the flesh by means of sucker-type discs. Once attached, the parasite pierces the flesh using stinger mouthparts and will suck the blood of the fish. Argulus inject a toxin that will kill smaller fish and leaves reddened, inflamed lesions on larger fish. This lesion often becomes infected. The intense irritation brought on by the Argulus parasite causes fish to rub or scrape against objects in the aquarium. Your fish may even try to jump out of the aquarium. Once the parasite has finished feeding it will swim freely in search of a new host and can survive for up to 3 weeks without a host.
Treatment:
Visible Lice should first be killed by dabbing them with Potassium Permanganate or an anti-parasitic medication. Then, they should be carefully removed from the fish using tweezers. It is paramount that you kill the parasite before attempting to remove it from the fish. It will make it easier to remove and less stressful to the fish. It is a good idea to then dab Methylene Blue on the lesions to prevent secondary infections. It is recommended that you feed your fish medicated food to prevent a bacterial infection from occurring. The whole aquarium will need to be treated to kill any unseen, free-swimming juvenile parasites. Fluke Tabs, Clout, Paragon, and Trifon work great.
Not the writer of this information below.
Septicemia
Symptoms:
Fish may have reddening at fin bases, blood streaks throughout the fins and body, small hemorrhages around the eyes. Dull listless behavior and lack of appetite may also be present.
Cause:
Systemic bacterial infection caused by various bacteria, including Aeromonas, Pseudomonas and Vibrio. The illness is often brought on by poor water quality or as a result of parasitic infestations or other infections. These bacteria enter the blood stream and circulate through the tissues causing inflammation and damage. Inflamed blood vessels in the skin and at fin bases stand out. Blood vessel and heart tissue damage cause hemorrhaging and consequently leakage of body fluids into the abdomen, which may lead to Dropsy.
Treatment:
Water conditions must be improved for all fish in the tank, regardless of how many fish are infected. Check your water’s Treat with Kanacyn or Tetracycline as well as with a medicated food if the fish will eat. If parasites are suspected, all the fish in the tank should be treated with antiparasitic medication. Using salt to help restore osmotic balance might be helpful.
Thank you for asking wilder...
Not much has changed since yesterday, their are still red and white stuff near the fins.
He doesn't move around if he can avoid it, but he does move his fins.
Broad spectrum medication said to treat bacterial, fungal, and parasitic desieses was added to both the main and hospital tank.
The eye's are still sunken..
He does react when I come near the tank (movement).
As for the 3 other fish in the main tank, They are all eating and moving around. No further symptoms have presented.
Not much has changed since yesterday, their are still red and white stuff near the fins.
He doesn't move around if he can avoid it, but he does move his fins.
Broad spectrum medication said to treat bacterial, fungal, and parasitic desieses was added to both the main and hospital tank.
The eye's are still sunken..
He does react when I come near the tank (movement).
As for the 3 other fish in the main tank, They are all eating and moving around. No further symptoms have presented.
Broad Spectrum medication.
Active Constituents are Mafenide HCL, Amincrine HCL, and Malachite Green.
Both Mafenide and Aminacrine should be effective against both gram postive and negitive.
Malachite Green should be effective on gram-positive.
Active Constituents are Mafenide HCL, Amincrine HCL, and Malachite Green.
Both Mafenide and Aminacrine should be effective against both gram postive and negitive.
Malachite Green should be effective on gram-positive.
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