Lovers of aquarium fish may face a problem associated with pet diseases. Domestic fish develop contagious and non-contagious diseases. Treatment methods and disease prevention can vary significantly.
Instructions
Step 1
Non-infectious diseases of fish include: chlorine poisoning, oxygen deficiency, alkalosis, temperature shock, obesity and gas embolism. In these diseases, treatment begins with the cessation of the influx of factors that caused the disease.
Step 2
In case of chlorine poisoning, it is necessary to transplant the fish into previously settled water. Signs of this disease: islands of mucus are visible on the fish's body, the gills are completely covered with mucus, they become lighter.
Step 3
Choking or death can occur when there is a lack of oxygen in the aquarium. Signs: Fish often rise to the surface of the water and gasp for air. There are many bubbles on the surface of the water. In this case, it is necessary to install an aerator and a filter in the aquarium.
Step 4
Too high or low water temperatures can cause shock and death of the fish. When changing the water in the aquarium, it is necessary to monitor its temperature. A thermometer and thermostat will help prevent its sudden changes.
Step 5
Overfeeding can lead to obesity in fish. This disease leads to infertility and disease of all internal organs. Prevention of obesity in fish consists in a variety of feeding in small portions. Signs of obesity: apathy, lethargy, rounded sides (not to be confused with pregnancy). Experts recommend that such pets should have a fasting day once a week.
Step 6
Infectious diseases of fish are caused by fungal and bacterial pathogenic microflora. Branchiomycosis, white-skinned, fin rot, gyrodactylosis, exophthalmia, hexamitosis are dangerous diseases transmitted to other fish.
Step 7
If you have acquired a new species of fish, then in order to avoid contamination of fish from your aquarium, newly acquired pets must be quarantined for 1-2 weeks. This can be done by placing the fish in a separate container. If during this period they did not show signs of illness, then you can release them into a common aquarium.
Step 8
If the fish have external changes - the appearance of bubbles, mold, areas of rot on the body, then such an individual must be removed from the rest. If it is difficult to make the correct diagnosis, the sick individual can be taken to the veterinary laboratory, where they will be examined, diagnosed, and prescribed the correct treatment and methods for preventing this disease.
Step 9
The treatment of each bacterial disease is individual. For such diseases, it is recommended to add a solution of metronidazole, chloramphenicol, trypoflavin, copper sulfate to the water. For fungal infections, salt baths and streptocide are prescribed.
