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Dropsy or Kidney Bloat (also known as aeromonas; may be contagious) |
This is also known as "pine cone" disease in Japan. The belly bloats noticeably and the scales stick out like a pine cone. Fish generally don't live more than a week after full-blown dropsy makes itself known. Some fish have survived. Like constipation and swim bladder problems, these fish tend to have recurring attacks. While dropsy is not thought to be contagious, it is best to remove the fish at once. The tank should receive an emergency cleaning.
Many experts still feel that dropsy is untreatable and that the fish should be immediately removed and painlessly destroyed. Others feel that medicated food is one way to treat dropsy. Still others suggest mixing
Furanace with water, 250 milligrams to the gallon. This bath should last only an hour and should not be repeated more than three times in three days. It is thought that Furanace can be absorbed by goldfish through the skin. If you decide not to use Furanance, try the old-fashioned salt bath.
If there is no response after two or three days, the fish should probably be destroyed.
Many experts still feel that dropsy is untreatable and that the fish should be immediately removed and painlessly destroyed. Others feel that medicated food is one way to treat dropsy. Still others suggest mixing
Furanace with water, 250 milligrams to the gallon. This bath should last only an hour and should not be repeated more than three times in three days. It is thought that Furanace can be absorbed by goldfish through the skin. If you decide not to use Furanance, try the old-fashioned salt bath.
If there is no response after two or three days, the fish should probably be destroyed.
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