fish disease Flashcards
1
Q
4 most commonly seen diseases in fish
A
- costia
- trichodina
- ich (white spot)
- camellanus
2
Q
causes of ich (white spot)
A
- dead cells becoming trapped under the skin
- parasite feeding on cells and bodily fluids
3
Q
causes of costia
A
- poor water quality
- immune system deficiency
- compromised immune system
4
Q
causes of camellanus
A
- nematode parasite
- overcrowding
- poor water quality
- other fish being infected
5
Q
causes of trichodina
A
- overcrowding
- poor water quality
- rapidly multiplying parasites
6
Q
how to treat any of these diseases
A
- place fish in hospital tank (quarantine)
- treat the water in tank with medication
- regularly do water tests and changes
- increase salinity (if possible)
