Sick Clown

[so-smrt]

i have a clown and i think he is getting sick!!! :sick i think he is getting elvet?? what do i do HELP!?!?! :( :(

[betiuminside]

Health Issues


[ Red Fins] [Spitting] [Swimming With Mouth Open] [Laying Over]

[Sitting on the Bottom] [Jumping] [Milky Skin] [Split Fin] [Flashing-Scratching]

[Worms Under Scales] [Fish Wasting Away] [Bulging Eyes] [White Eye]

[Color Changes] [Septicemia] [Velvet Disease] [Inflammation]

[Columnaris-Cotton Wool Disease] [Copepods] [Tumours] [Fish Pox]

[Salts] [Salt dosage chart] [Humane Disposal of ill fish]

[General Faqs/Problems] [Fish supplies]


More HEALTH-ISSUES





White Eye- is a type of flexobacterial infection that is best treated with injections. Visit http://www.koivet.com for more info on this. In some cases a fish will have suffered trauma to the eye and this will appear. White eye may also be caused by a surge of ammonia in the tank. In this case it is best to check the water quality, add some stress coat, and salt. top

Septicemia- A condition where bacteria gains entry into the fish's body through wounds or the stomach. The bacteria can cause failure of the internal organs, damage to body tissue, blood vessels, and result in recognizable symptoms. This often results in internal bleeding, due to the fluids filling the fish's abdomen. Dropsy may occur as a result. The problem with this type of situation is that the bacteria is present inside the fish and safe from the antibiotics you would place in the water. It could be the result of another infection or caused from dirty water. Symptoms: Clamped fins, bulging eyes, red bellies, eroding, reddened fins, lack of appetite, and fish showing signs of being sluggish or exhibiting sluggish behavior. Treatment: It is best to feed the fish antibiotics rather than using the kinds you place directly into the water. Placing the ill fish in a hospital tank is advised while administering treatment. Check your local petstore for some good medicated food or check for antibiotics if necessary. Septicemia is fatal if not treated immediately! top

Velvet Disease- Velvet will affect fry that are only a few days old. These parasites mainly attack the skin but may also cause severe damage to the gills. Symptoms: Fish rub themselves against solid objects and may have difficulty breathing. As the infection increases, a yellowish brown to grayish haze may be appearing in dots. The skin may become inflamed. The fish will become emaciated. You can see the individual parasites with a magnifying glass. Treatment: There are several medications available that are worth trying. Older remedies were to use copper sulphate. (with extreme caution) Usually young fish show the signs and symptoms first and happen to be the most difficult to treat. The reason for this is the fact that they are sensitive to the chemicals available for use in the aquarium.

[navyreef]

Sorry to hear about your clown. I have never personally had a fish with velvet, but I think that a dip in some freshwater may be what he needs. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/velvetfaqs.htm this gives a good out line of treatment. Best luck.