In order for you to gain some help or advice when posting questions about fish health, the following is a check list that may prove invaluable. Please copy, cut and paste it and include the information that is pertinent to your situation.
1. Description of the symptoms, obvious signs of disease and behaviour of your fish. (wounds, nodules, erratic movement/breathing, feeding pattern etc.)
2. List the fish that are exhibiting the above symptoms/behaviour: genus and species name. (some diseases and health concerns are more prevalent in certain types of fish)
3. When and how did the symptons/behaviour start? (when and how did you first notice the problem)
4. How old are the affected/sick fish? (age can also be a determining factor)
5. Have any new fish been added to the tank? (if "yes", when were they added, how many, from where did they originate and what type of fish were they?)
6. Has anything 'special' happened recently? (eg. water change, power failure, change of water conditioners/addition of chemicals, new plants/decor/substrate, treatment for other diseases, been away for a few days, house painted/fumagated, new pets, grand children banging on the glass etc.)
7. What are the water parameters? (where relevant)
- pH =
- kH =
- gH =
- Temp =
- O2 content =
- CO2 additions =
- NH3 =
- NO2 =
- NO3 =
- Metals (copper, iron, lead) =
8. Describe the aquarium and its contents (age, size, filter size/capacity, rocks/substrate/coral type, fish and plant species still in the tank)
9. When was the water last changed and how much was changed? (include description of procedure)
10. When was the filter last cleaned? (describe procedure followed)
11. What brand and type of food has been used over the past month? (include treats/live foods/vegetables)
Diagnosis of fish Diseases
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Hi guys,
In order for you to gain some help or advice when posting questions about fish health, the following is a check list that may prove invaluable. Please copy, cut and paste it and include the information that is pertinent to your situation.
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1. Description of the symptoms, obvious signs of disease and behaviour of your fish. (wounds, nodules, erratic movement/breathing, feeding pattern etc.)
2. List the fish that are exhibiting the above symptoms/behaviour: genus and species name. (some diseases and health concerns are more prevalent in certain types of fish)
3. When and how did the symptons/behaviour start? (when and how did you first notice the problem)
4. How old are the affected/sick fish? (age can also be a determining factor)
5. Have any new fish been added to the tank? (if "yes", when were they added, how many, from where did they originate and what type of fish were they?)
6. Has anything 'special' happened recently? (eg. water change, power failure, change of water conditioners/addition of chemicals, new plants/decor/substrate, treatment for other diseases, been away for a few days, house painted/fumagated, new pets, grand children banging on the glass etc.)
7. What are the water parameters? (where relevant)
- pH =
- kH =
- gH =
- Temp =
- O2 content =
- CO2 additions =
- NH3 =
- NO2 =
- NO3 =
- Metals (copper, iron, lead) =
8. Describe the aquarium and its contents (age, size, filter size/capacity, rocks/substrate/coral type, fish and plant species still in the tank)
9. When was the water last changed and how much was changed? (include description of procedure)
10. When was the filter last cleaned? (describe procedure followed)
11. What brand and type of food has been used over the past month? (include treats/live foods/vegetables)
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Stress is the primary cause of weakening in fish!
Andrea