Post by jocie1976 on Apr 22, 2015 1:20:06 GMT -5
Physical/Behavioral Signs or Symptoms:
•A variety of different symptoms may occur, though some fish exhibit no external symptoms.
•Hemorrhaging of internal organs, skin and muscle.
•Bulging eyes.
•Bloated abdomens.
•Bruised-looking reddish tints to eyes, skin, gills and fins.
•Open sores.
•Abnormal behavior.
Cause:
Infection that is brought into aquariums by fish already infected with a deadly virus called Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV or VHSv).
Treatment:
There is no known cure for this virus. Sometimes treating secondary infections with wide spectrum antibiotics or general use treatments like Lifeguard® will reduce mortality. Add one tablet Lifeguard to each 5 gallons and treat 5 consecutive days. Remove activated carbon and conduct a partial water change in between treatments.
(Google pictures used)
•A variety of different symptoms may occur, though some fish exhibit no external symptoms.
•Hemorrhaging of internal organs, skin and muscle.
•Bulging eyes.
•Bloated abdomens.
•Bruised-looking reddish tints to eyes, skin, gills and fins.
•Open sores.
•Abnormal behavior.
Cause:
Infection that is brought into aquariums by fish already infected with a deadly virus called Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV or VHSv).
Treatment:
There is no known cure for this virus. Sometimes treating secondary infections with wide spectrum antibiotics or general use treatments like Lifeguard® will reduce mortality. Add one tablet Lifeguard to each 5 gallons and treat 5 consecutive days. Remove activated carbon and conduct a partial water change in between treatments.
(Google pictures used)
