Neon Tetra Disease
Neon tetra disease, despite its name, effects all types of tetra
species. This disease is actually quite common in most household
aquarium environments, way more common then most fish enthusiasts
realize. The disease can develop after a fish consumes infected material
such as live food (tubifex), or bodies of dead fish. Once the infected
material enters the intestinal system, newly hatched embryos attach
themselves deep into the intestinal wall and produce cysts. Muscles
containing cysts will begin to shut down and tissue becomes
pale. Symptoms can include, restlessness, loss of coloration, body
becomes lumpy, fish has difficult swimming, and most often fin rot
occurs. When you notice these symptoms, remove fish from
aquarium immediately so infection does not spread.
Occurrence: Medium.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? Yes.
Treatment Available? No.
Fish Assist Problem Code: 5 (Serious)
Occurrence: Medium.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? Yes.
Treatment Available? No.
Fish Assist Problem Code: 5 (Serious)
Sings of Sickness
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Actions
Sadly you cannot cure your sick fish, but you can protect the other fish in your aquarium from getting sick by removing the sick fish as soon as possible. After removing the fish be sure to do a water change more frequently.