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Does the fish have swollen gills, or fins that are clamped, torn, or frayed?

No.

Yes: fish has an external bacterial infection.

Gill diseases [Picture of fish with gill disease]

Clamped fins [Picture of fish with clamped fins]

Fin and tail rot [Picture of fish with fin rot]

Treat with a broad-spectrum antibiotic, such as Erythromycin or Neomycin.

     
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