How do You Know Your Fish are Sick? Quiz

Answer: True

Fish are capable of carrying many diseases that are not a threat to thier everyday health. When changes to thier environment occur fish may weaken and become subject to those diseases.

Answer: influenza

Constipation, fungus and dropsy are all common problems in fish.

Answer: freshwater ich

Freshwater ich is another common disease that is easily treated with a premade solution containing either formalin or malachite green.

Editor note - ich is correct. It's short for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.

Answer: Fluffy white growths on the body or fins.

Fungus will make your fish look like a cotton puff due to the fluffy white growths on its body.

Answer: False

The best way to treat a single fish is to use a hospital tank. This way you do not stress out or harm other fish within the community tank.

Answer: Flagyl

Vitamin A and C supplements are also effective in treating this disease.

Answer: Amyloodinium ocellatum

Syptoms of marine velvet include white or rust colored dust on the body and fin areas, scratching or rubbing on gravel and decorations, increased respiration, pale color, excess slime and flared gills.
This is treated using freshwater baths and copper-based medications.

Answer: No

No. There is no known cure for TB in fish. It is believed that it can be transferred to humans through contact with the infected areas on the fish. Use plastic gloves when dealing with infected fish.

Answer: No

Your fish may not be ill at all. It may be getting picked by another member of the community. Be sure to pay attention to the behaviors of your fish or you may lose one due to an over aggressive fish.

Answer: swim bladder disease

Swim bladder disease can be caused by a number of things. It is a becterial infection that may be a result of fighting, breeding, netting,transportation and poor water quality. Treat this ailment with an antibiotic in a clean shallow tank. Frequent water changes will help to speed up the healing process.