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COMMON FRESHWATER DISEASES: Their identification and cure |
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Velvet Observations: A whitish haze or "velvety" appearance. Conditions: Dirty water in conjunction with high ammonia and/or nitrate levels. This is indicative of a filtration problem. Fish Affected: Live-bearers, danios, and tetras. Cure: Malachite and Formaldehyde; Acriflavine is also effective. Raising the normal one teaspoon of salt to two teaspoons is also helpful. General medication tips: When starting a treatment program, keep the following tips in mind: • Different products may contain varying amounts of the active ingredient. Follow instructions on the package carefully. • Make sure the treatment program is continued for the entire prescribed length of time. • Do not add new fish to the treated tank or transfer any fish being medicated to a community tank. • Keep one teaspoon (minimum) of salt per gallon in the water. • Monitor ammonia and nitrite levels, keeping them at zero. A review of the causal factors in all these diseases- overcrowding, poor filtration, high ammonia levels, and rapid temperature and/or pH changes- reveals a common link: All relate to water quality. |
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