Chart Number 7

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Problem

Hemorrhagic Septicemia

Appearance

Red streaks on fins usually near body

Cause

A bacteria, Aeromonas (liquefaciens) hydrophylia

Use FUNGUS ELIMINATOR. Use GOLD FIX on goldfish.

Proper Action

Notes

Common on goldfish and livebearing tropicals. Scales may sometimes protrude.

Problem

Hydra

Appearance

Tiny tree-like animals attached to objects in tank.

Cause

Carnivorous microanimal.

Proper Action

Use SHIMMY BLOCKS or MOLLY BRIGHT

Harmless to all fish except newly hatched fry which may be eaten by hydra.

Notes

Problem

Ick (also spelled ICH)

White sugar-like crystals on fins or body of fish.

Appearance

Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, a parasitic protozoan.

Cause

Proper Action

Use ICK GUARD. Use ICK GUARD II FOR SCALESS FISH on weak, small or scaleless fish.

Notes

Can be spread to other tanks by splashing water or using nets from infected aquarium. Clean nets with NET SOAK.

Problem

Internal Parasites

Appearance

Fish are thin and act listless.

Cause

Tiny internal parasites.

Proper Action

Feed PEPSO FOOD and use INTERNAL PARASITE GUARD.

Notes

Seldom spreads indoors.

Problem

Introducing New Fish

Appearance

Fish may go to top or bottom or dash about.

Cause

Change in water from which fish are acclimated.

Proper Action

Use START RIGHT

Notes

START RIGHT neutralizes harmful chlorine and copper. Stimulates a natural slime coat. Guards against nitrite poisoning.

Problem

Iron in Water Supply

Appearance

Stains on glass or ornaments.

Cause

Dissolved iron in water supply.

Proper Action

Use CLEAR WATER. Use JUNGLE WATER SOFTENER.

Notes

CLEAR WATER neutralizes iron and JUNGLE WATER SOFTENER removes iron up to 1 1/2 parts per million.