The treatment method of koi fish scales needs to be developed according to the specific cause. The following are some common causes of koi scale loss and how to deal with them::
1.Trauma: If a koi fish is injured during transport, fishing, or fighting with other fish and loses its scales, the sick fish need to be moved to a separate tank to avoid transmission to other fish. A dip is then performed with potassium permanganate or oxytetracycline**.
2.Bacterial infection: If the water quality of the koi is poor, it is easy to be infected with bacteria, resulting in the loss of scales on the fish. It is necessary to keep the environment in which the koi fish live to be stable, which can speed up their healing. Medicated baths with potassium permanganate or nitrofuranacillin powder plus gentamicin**.
3.Parasitic diseases: Koi fish suffering from parasitic diseases can also cause scale loss. A water change and salt administration are required, followed by a medicated bath with potassium permanganate or oxytetracycline**.
4.Water quality problems: If the density of the koi is too high, the oxygen is insufficient, or the water quality is too poor, it can also lead to scale loss. It is necessary to keep the water clean, control the density of fish farming, and increase oxygen**.
5.Sharp objects: When raising koi in tanks or ponds, if there are sharp ornaments in the environment, it may cause the koi to scratch and lose their scales. Sharp objects in the environment need to be fished out in time.
In the process of losing the scales of the koi, the following points need to be noted:
1.Isolate sick fish: Move sick fish to a separate tank to avoid transmission to other fish.
2.Fasting: During the ** period, you need to stop eating and wait until your condition improves before starting feeding.
3.Maintain a stable environment: Ensuring a stable environment for koi to survive is conducive to speeding up the healing speed.
4.Medicated bath**: Medicated baths with potassium permanganate, oxytetracycline or nitrofuracillin powder plus gentamicin**.
5.Water change: Change the water regularly according to the condition to keep the water clean.
Please take the corresponding ** method according to the specific cause and condition of koi fish scales. If necessary, consult a fish farmer.
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