Chart Number 4

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Problem

Columnaris

Appearance

White cotton sprouting from fins and body.

Cause

A bacteria. Flexobacter (Chrondrococcus)

Use FUNGUS GUARD or FUNGUS ELIMINATOR.

Proper Action

Notes

Can enter other aquariums by splashing water or using nets from infected aquarium. Clean nets with NET SOAK.

Problem

Costiasis

Grey film on all or part of body.

Appearance

External protozoan parasite. (Costia necatrix)

Cause

Proper Action

Use FUNGUS ELIMINATOR or BINOX. Use GOLD FIX on goldfish.

Notes

Can enter other aquariums by splashing water or using nets from infected aquarium. Clean nets with NET SOAK.

Problem

Dactylogyrus

Gills hang partly open at all times.

Appearance

Small gill parasites. (monogenetic trematodes*)
*are Flatworms and Flukes that require no intermediate host to multiply and spread to other fish*

Cause

Proper Action

Use FUNGUS ELIMINATOR or BINOX. Use GOLD FIX on goldfish.

Notes

Can enter other aquariums by splashing water or using nets from infected aquarium. Clean nets with NET SOAK.

Problem

Dirty Aquarium Sand/Gravel

Fish stir up waste from bottom and tank looks untidy.

Appearance

Cause

Overcrowded tank or overfeeding.

Proper Action

Use CLEAR WATER. Clean aquarium when convenient.

Notes

USe SERI CLEAN to clean tanks for less work and better job. Use LIME OFF on lime deposits.

Problem

Discus Head Worms

Appearance

Fish darts about widly and may smash into glass.

Cause

Parasitic protozoa in sinus canals of head.

Proper Action

Use HOLE-IN-HEAD GUARD.

Notes

Watch fish closely during dip and remove when distressed, usually after a few minutes.

Problem

Dropsy

Appearance

Fish bloated with scales standingout edgewise (like a pinecone)

Cause

Kidney damage.

Proper Action

Use FUNGUS ELIMINATOR.

Notes

Kidney damage is usually the result of disease or too strong drug use.