Fin rot in fish appears for many reasons. Reduced immunity in fish, the emergence of new inhabitants of the aquarium, poor water exchange, all contribute to the proliferation of fin rot. If the disease is manifested due to poor maintenance of fish, it is necessary to change conditions for the better. If the rot has struck guppies, you should start to treat the fish.
The fish is pale, thin and worn fins, they often tend to fall away. Curing should be started in the period when the fins begin to fade, otherwise fin rot will move through the body of the fish, and this fish will die.
Bleary eyes. Fin rot gets into the tank through the feed or at check-new infected individuals. Poorly treated water as an ideal environment for bacteria begin to multiply, which further lead to rot. The water should be changed weekly in the aquarium at least 20%.
Reduction of resistance to diseases in fish is manifested when the temperature of the water. It promotes the growth of bacteria that cause fin rot.
This disease is very treatable, most importantly, time to take action.
Upon detection of cases of the inhabitants of the aquarium, you need to replace water by 30% and bring the water temperature back to normal, perfect for the content. If guppy "live" with other fishes, it should be at the time of treatment to transplant into another container. Medication is held for all the inhabitants of the aquarium, or individually.
Dissolve 1 tablet of chloramphenicol in 20 liters of water. Pre "Chloramphenicol" we need to grind into powder and mix with a small amount of water. The medicine to be poured into the aquarium with fish. This must be done 3 days. At the same time to do water change, add medication to cure the fish.
Treatment with soap. You need 1.5 g of powder dissolved in ten liters of water and pour into the aquarium. Hold guppies in a solution of no more than 30 minutes. This procedure is carried out 1-2 times per day, 4-5 days.
Salty bath. Dissolve in 6-7 liters of water 3 teaspoons of salt and keep the fish for 20 minutes. To use salt, in any case not iodized.
Also treatment is possible with drugs such as "Bitsillin 5", "Furacilin", "Biseptol".
When it come to cure fin rot, it is necessary to repeat the course in 5-7 days, with the aim of strengthening the result. Usually the fins after the defeat and promptly begin treatment restored slowly, it all depends on the condition of the fish and the circumstances of her detention. Fin rot doesn't work in aquariums that are in perfect condition.
Signs of damage
The fish is pale, thin and worn fins, they often tend to fall away. Curing should be started in the period when the fins begin to fade, otherwise fin rot will move through the body of the fish, and this fish will die.
Bleary eyes. Fin rot gets into the tank through the feed or at check-new infected individuals. Poorly treated water as an ideal environment for bacteria begin to multiply, which further lead to rot. The water should be changed weekly in the aquarium at least 20%.
Reduction of resistance to diseases in fish is manifested when the temperature of the water. It promotes the growth of bacteria that cause fin rot.
Treatment
This disease is very treatable, most importantly, time to take action.
Upon detection of cases of the inhabitants of the aquarium, you need to replace water by 30% and bring the water temperature back to normal, perfect for the content. If guppy "live" with other fishes, it should be at the time of treatment to transplant into another container. Medication is held for all the inhabitants of the aquarium, or individually.
Dissolve 1 tablet of chloramphenicol in 20 liters of water. Pre "Chloramphenicol" we need to grind into powder and mix with a small amount of water. The medicine to be poured into the aquarium with fish. This must be done 3 days. At the same time to do water change, add medication to cure the fish.
Treatment with soap. You need 1.5 g of powder dissolved in ten liters of water and pour into the aquarium. Hold guppies in a solution of no more than 30 minutes. This procedure is carried out 1-2 times per day, 4-5 days.
Salty bath. Dissolve in 6-7 liters of water 3 teaspoons of salt and keep the fish for 20 minutes. To use salt, in any case not iodized.
Also treatment is possible with drugs such as "Bitsillin 5", "Furacilin", "Biseptol".
When it come to cure fin rot, it is necessary to repeat the course in 5-7 days, with the aim of strengthening the result. Usually the fins after the defeat and promptly begin treatment restored slowly, it all depends on the condition of the fish and the circumstances of her detention. Fin rot doesn't work in aquariums that are in perfect condition.