What should I do if there are parasites in ornamental fish?#
Raising ornamental fish is like looking for a quiet harbor in a busy life, allowing people to enjoy the beauty of nature in every square inch. However, the conservation of ornamental fish is not all smooth sailing, and parasite infestation is a headache for aquarists. This article will focus on the situation of parasites in ornamental fish, and the corresponding prevention and control methods.
1. Types and hazards of parasites.
Common parasites on ornamental fish mainly include: fish fish, fish fleas, fish lice, fish fish, etc. These parasites will not only damage the ** and gill tissues of the fish, cause various diseases, and even lead to the death of fish in severe cases. In addition, parasites can reduce the ornamental value of aquarium fish.
2. Routes of transmission of parasites.
The main routes of transmission of parasites are as follows:
1.Spread by water: Aquarists may bring parasites or their eggs into the tank when changing the water in the tank.
2.Spread by fish food: Some parasites attach to fish food and when they eat it, they swallow it.
3.Spread by fish: Some parasites attach to the surface or gills of aquarium fish, and as the fish swim, the parasites gradually invade the inside of the fish.
3. Methods of prevention and control of parasites.
1.Prevention first: When buying ornamental fish, aquarists should carefully observe the body surface and activities of the fish, and avoid buying fish that have been infected with parasites. In addition, regularly changing the water in the fish tank and cleaning the filter and other equipment are also effective means to prevent parasites.
2.Drugs**: When ornamental fish are infected with parasites, some drugs that specialize in parasites can be used, such as: metronidazole, copper sulfate, etc. When using the drug, it should be carried out in strict accordance with the dosage and method of the instructions to avoid drug overdose causing harm to the fish.
3.Breeding density: Appropriately reducing the breeding density can reduce the transmission route of parasites and reduce the risk of infection.
4.Food feeding: Feed fresh, nutritious food to enhance the resistance of ornamental fish and reduce parasite infestation.
In the process of our use of drugs, if we can not grasp the medicinal properties, the first time less gradually, the disease is relatively mild can be warmed, the general parasite is afraid of about 30 ° water temperature, the water temperature will be high will be separated from the fish body, in the use of metronidazole, copper sulfate should be combined with water change treatment, after the drug is filtered for three days to change one-third of the water, and then under the drug, three days after the water change, generally about a week ornamental fish can return to normal. Thank you for your interest and support.