Chart Number 8

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Problem

Itching (also called Flashing)

Appearance

Fish scratches on objects in tank.

Cause

Skin irritation caused by tiny skin parasites.

Use PARASITE GUARD, FUNGUS ELIMINATOR or ICK GUARD.

Proper Action

Notes

Can be spread to other tanks by using nets from infected aquarium. Use NET SOAK to clean nets.

Problem

Lime Deposits on Glass

Appearance

Insoluble white deposit or water line.

Cause

Caused by lime, a mineral found in water supplies or from salt buildup.

Proper Action

Use LIME OFF.

Use JUNGLE ALGAE REMOVER or AQUARIUM CLEANING KIT for glass aquariums. Use JUNGLE SOFTIE ALGAE REMOVER for acrylic or plastic aquariums.

Notes

Problem

Livebearer Disease or Molly Disease

Fish stay in one place but wiggle, wag or shimmy.

Appearance

Cause

Water lacks electrolytes needed for normal metabolism.

Proper Action

Use START RIGHT with either MOLLY BRIGHT or SHIMMY BLOCKS.

Notes

Not a disease at all, but a reaction to water lacking needed electrolytes.

Problem

Mouth Fungus

Appearance

White cotton sprouting from mouth sides.

Cause

A bacteria Flexobacter (Chrodrococcus).

Proper Action

Use FUNGUS ELIMINATOR or FUNGUS GUARD.

Notes

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

Problem

Mouth Rot

Appearance

Flesh eaten away around mouth

Cause

Saprolegnia fungus with Pseudomonas or Aeromonas bacteria.

Proper Action

Use FUNGUS ELIMINATOR or BINOX.

Notes

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

Problem

Neon and Cardinal Disease

Appearance

Color fades from red line. Line may turn yellow.

Cause

A parasitic protozoan, Pilistophora hyphesobryconis

Use CLEAR WATER or INTERNAL PARASITE GUARD with NATURAL COLORS.

Proper Action

Notes

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