A). Fish become dark and
develop an aggressive biting behavior. They develop
ulcerative lesions on the skin
Kuchihiro-sho (Tiger puffer virus)
No suitable treatment known. Remove the
fish from the aquarium to protect other species. These
lesions will develop a bacterial infection which may be cured,
but there is no cure for the virus.
B). The fish appear to have a
cauliflower like growth or growths on the skin or fins
Lymphocystis Virus
*Some people state that
Acriflavine will cure this virus. This is false info.
These growths may be surgically removed,
but this is certainly no cure. This virus will become
systemic and show up in larger numbers when it comes back again.
This virus spreads like cancer throughout the fish.
C). The fish
become listless and lethargic. They die with pale pink
gills
Viral Erythrocytic Necrosis
No suitable treatment known.
D). The fish
appear anorexic, disoriented. Some swim upside down.
hemorrhages at the base of the fins is apparent. Some have
ascites (swelling of the stomach)
Infectious Pancreatic
Necrosis
No suitable treatment known.
E). Fish have an
apparent excess of a milky type of mucous on the skin.
They become anorexic and lethargic, lose their equilibrium and
die.
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