Dropsy Fish Disease

Dropsy Fish Disease

Symptoms, Prevention & Cure

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Souvik Nag

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What is Dropsy Fish Disease?

Dropsy is such a disease by which the body of fish becomes swell

It is caused by the buildup of fluid inside the body cavity or tissues

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Causes of Dropsy 

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Maintain good water quality in your tank

10% and 20% weekly water change is required the most

Large water change is required of 25% of the tank volume once a month

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Poor water quality

Ammonia or nitrite spikes

Stress from transportation

poor kidney function

Late action against the affected fish

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Signs of Dropsy 

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Swollen belly

Scales with a pinecone-like appearance

Bulging eyes

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 Pale gills

Loss of appetite

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Ulcers on the body

Redness of the skin or fins

General lethargy

Swimming near the surface

Anus becomes red

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Treatment of Dropsy 

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Keep the affected fish in isolation

A salt bath is effective here (2.5 teaspoons of Epsom salt/10-gallons of water

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Feed antibacterial fish food (1% mixture of chloromycetin with food

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Treat the aquarium water with Maracyn Two. This is effective against bacterial infections

Treat the fish with antibiotics, either in the food or in the water.

Test the water in the hospital tank daily

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How to Prevent Dropsy 

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Perform regular water changes.

Clean the filter regularly

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Vary the diet

Avoid overcrowding the tank

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