D). Many fish lose weight and show a
sharp edge to the ridge of the dorsum (thinning of the upper
body), The body sinks in, the fish darken in color. The
eyes can also sink in
Your fish are probably affected with intestinal
flagellates or worms. Examine a fecal smear under the
microscope
F). The eye does not become cloudy,
but is destroyed from within, it caves in and kills the fish
A fungal infection is present
Treat with
Copper Sulfate In this scenario, the fish
usually cannot be saved.
G). Your fish received a wound by
fighting with other fish, or injured itself on the landscaping
objects in the tank!
Immediately isolate the fish into a quarantine
tank.
Prevent bacterial or fungal infection of the
wound by treating with
Nitrofuracin Green -or-
Acriflavine
-or-
Methylene Blue
H). The fish looks like tiny chunks
have been torn out of it's body. The wound edges are
bloody
The fish has open tuberculosis. Do not
reach into the tank if you have cuts on your hands or other open
breaks in the skin. Take care!!! This can
be spread to humans.
Treat with: Kanamycin + Vitamin B-6. Treat for up to 30 days.