Monday, 4 November 2024
This disease is caused by bacteria. These bacteria are present in basically every tank (including aquariums). They are not normally harmful to fish. However, we wonder why the disease occurs at all?
The reason is definitely a rapid decrease in the immunity of fish. It is caused by a poor diet. A bad diet means a diet without vitamins, too monotonous, too hard to digest, without microelements or one that causes intestinal blockage. Additionally, it is caused by rapid fluctuations of water parameters, poor water quality, the presence of chloramine or chlorine in the water, overcrowding of the tank, lack of sufficient dissolved oxygen, or inadequate stocking. These bacteria attack all the internal organs of the fish. This is the liver or the intestines. These bacteria cause them to shrink. And damaged kidneys cause accumulation of water in the body or unfiltered blood. The disease generally leads to an inflammatory response in the body. The progression of this disease can lead to the inevitable death of the fish.
Disease type
The disease is caused by bacteria.
The cause of septicaemia, or water dropsy, is the bacteria Pseudomonas punctata
Circumstances that favour the development of septicaemia
This disease is very difficult to cure. Symptoms that confirm it are very advanced, and therefore internal organs are devastated. It is recommended to move the sick fish to a separate tank as soon as possible. Additionally, the root cause that caused the disease should be identified. You can try to cure the fish. However, the chance of this happening is very small. During the cure you should increase water aeration. You should rather not use intensive lighting. The temperature should be increased by about 2 to 3 degrees C.
All the above antibiotics are available only on prescription.
Baths in aquarium preparations:
ICHTIOMYCYN-C - dissolve one capsule per 50 litres of water. Before use, dissolve the capsule in 100 ml of warm water. After two days it is necessary to change 1/3 of the water. Then filter the water through activated carbon. If necessary, repeat the process.
When we detect the disease we have to find its direct cause. There is no evidence that the disease is contagious. Unless it is a secondary infection. After the appearance of a so-called exudate, the fish should be euthanized.
Prevention