RE:[Killietalk] Name the Fish Ailment

["Kenneth Combs" <KCombs at mergerx_net>]

That's funny: I got 2 females that got this recently also, ...past
experience with this is "sometimes" a sudden/drastic change (like a temp
drop) can "cause" it to develop(stress ?)...(perhaps not the cause per
se, but...)I'm not sure if dropsy is really a disease or a
symptom...anyway...

WHATEVER you do, do not do this:

>I think you need to put some salt and I think tetracycline (I
forgot)???

I'm not good with the scientific "mumbo jumbo", but basically the salty
water could cause a increase in the fliud imbalance and actually
exaspherate the problem...Actually you could use a salt: Epsom salt,
that is...be aware, use a small pinch (about 1/8 tsp/5gal), and be
warned, it can cause a sudden egg drop...
Eitherway, the prognosis ain't good...

Ken
Ken_combs at netzero.net

>Message: 3
>Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 01:29:39 EST
>From: Sandy1238 at aol_com
>Subject: [Killietalk] Name the Fish Ailment
>To: KillieTalk at AKA_Org

>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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