Re: [Killietalk] Name the Fish Ailment

["L. Langione" <lonlangione at suscom_net>]

Yes Sandy it sounds like dropsy. It is usually caused by an internal
bacterial infection. Can also be caused by constipation, usually a secondary
condition to the internal infection. It is most common in goldfish.
Treatment can sometimes be achieved with tetracycline or penicillin.
Naladixic acid is best though.  See if your local fish store carries Naladin
by Aquatronics. It is the best to use. Here is a link to a website selling
Aquatronics medications. http://aquariumpros.com/aquaprostore/ATRme.shtml


Lonny Langione   Dover, PA   AKA #09035
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Killie Zone" <listings at thekilliezone_com>
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Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 2:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Name the Fish Ailment


> Sounds like dropsy I think.
>
> I think you need to put some salt and I think tetracycline (I forgot)???
>
> Doug
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Sandy1238 at aol_com>
> To: <KillieTalk at aka_org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 10:29 PM
> Subject: [Killietalk] Name the Fish Ailment
>
>
> > Hi All,
> > I have had a female Killie come down with what might be a localized fish
> > problem. The body of the fish is swollen from about the base of her
dorsal
> > to
> > the front of the fish. Her color has lightened in this area also. Her
> > scales
> > appear to be raised. What is it that she has and what can I treat it
with?
> > Before I get your answers I will start with some Flubendazole and hope I
> > am on
> > the right track. The male in the tank in unaffected.
> > Regards,
> > Sandy
> >
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