Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Saturday, August 24, 2013
SKIN FUNGUS in freshwater fishes diseases
SKIN FUNGUS:SCIENTIFIC NAME: varies according to fungal species
COMMON NAME(S): skin fungus, body fungus
SYMPTOMS: Cottony tufts present on fins or body,
usually around open wounds.
ORGANISM: saprophitic fungi
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT: A mixture of Potassium dichromate and Silver Nitrate works the best. This is available through Aquatronics as Eye-Fungex. First, one is painted on the infected area, then the other. Follow directions on package.
OTHER TREATMENT ALTERNATIVE: SEE OUR MONTHLY SPECIALS….
CERTAIN MEDICATIONS (ANTIBIOTICS, METHYLENE BLUE) WILL DISRUPT BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION ETC.
Betta Fish Affected by Skin Fungus
CERTAIN MEDICATIONS (ANTIBIOTICS, METHYLENE BLUE) WILL DISRUPT BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION ETC.
Betta Fish Affected by Skin Fungus
Thursday, August 22, 2013
DROPSY common disease in betta fish and other freshwater fishes
* DROPSY:
SCIENTIFIC NAME: varies with organism
COMMON NAME(S): Dropsy
SYMPTOMS: Swollen belly, usually with scales protruding at a 90 degree angle. Redding of vent area, and long, pale feces.
ORGANISM: Bacterial, viral infections or nutritional disorder.
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT: No effective treatment. Remove affected fish to quarantine tank and give the best possible food and water quality. If fish does not improve, euthanasia may be in order.
Image of a betta fish affected by Dropsy
Saturday, August 10, 2013
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