Medications

DROPSY- Bacterial Infection

• Fish appears bloated to the point of bursting. Scales become raised and stick out.
• The anus is often inflamed.
• Commonly occurs with popeye.

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POPEYE- Bacterial Infection

• Eyes protrude or appear to be “popping out” of their sockets.

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FIN & TAIL ROT- Bacterial Infection

• Fins appear shredded, frayed, or decaying.

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BACTERIAL HEMORRHAGIC SEPTEMIA- Bacterial Infection

• Streaky or blotchy reddening appearing on the fins near the body or under the scales.

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FUNGUS- Fungal Infection

• Thin white or gray threads appear; these build up their mass until they appear like patches of cotton.

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HOLE IN THE HEAD- Parasitic Infection

• Holes that widen the sensory pores in the heads of large fish.

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ICH- Bacterial Infection

• The fish appears sprinkled with with grit or coarse sand.
• Fish rub against hard objects to free themselves of the parasite.

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VELVET- Bacterial Infection

• Surface appears dull
• Fish takes on a yellowish or yellow-brown velvety texture, in heavy infections.

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