How do You Know Your Fish are Sick?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Fish carry many diseases that usually remain dormant until fluctuations in enviroment such as pH and temperature occur. True False

2. Which of these is NOT a common ailment of fish? dropsy constipation influenza fungus

3. Which of these diseases is diagnosed by small white spots on the body and fins? freshwater ich hole in the head fish louse septicemia

4. Fungus is diagnosed when you see which of these symptoms? Fluffy white growths on the body or fins. Small black spots on the body. Torn, choppy or disintegrated fins. Eyes inflamed and protruding from thier sockets.

5. The best way to treat a single fish from a community tank is to treat the whole tank. True False

6. Which chemical is used to treat hole in the head? Malachite green Flagyl Anthelmintic Gentian violet

7. Marine velvet is caused by which of the following? fish lice Amyloodinium ocellatum Saprolegnia Aeromonas

8. Is there a cure for tuberculosis in fish? Yes No

9. Is fin rot the only reason your fish has torn, choppy, ragged fins? Yes No

10. Why is your fish doing the doggie paddle upside down? swim bladder disease carbon dioxide poisoning dropsy gill parasites