fish tuberculosis to treat and early in the: Today there in the field of fish diseases a new part, because unfortunately in freshwater aquariums there are always the reports of the fish tuberculosis. But saltwater aquariums can also be affected by this disease. Fish tuberculosis is usually fatal for ornamental fish. But what is this anyway and can I protect myself against it? Is there a possibility of treatment and cure? Are there any dangers for humans? Is fish tuberculosis transmissible? Questions that we quickly ask ourselves if we interpret the symptoms correctly. But even this is not exactly easy.
Fish tuberculosis symptoms and detection
First, let's start with the detection of fish tuberculosis. Unfortunately, this is not easy either, because fish tuberculosis is one bacterial infection and can easily be mistaken for other diseases. Be it with goggle eyes or even with hole disease. Probably the simplest symptoms are the sunken stomach, as described by the ascites can already be clearly demarcated. In addition, popping eyes are often found in fish tuberculosis. The food intake of the fish is usually also limited and the fish appear to be unfit and quite apathetic.
In addition, it can also happen that the fin rot, which in turn means there is a high risk of confusion with the fin rot brings with it. Scale defects can also occur. Incidentally, these are also used for abdominal pain and dropsy. As with any disease, it is extremely important to recognize the disease quickly.
- Fish don't eat properly
- Belly looks sunken
- Goggle eyes can arise
- ulcers and fin rot
- scale defects
- Nodules
How is fish tuberculosis caused?
As already described at the beginning, this is one bacterial infectious disease and many fish carry the pathogens. These hardly ever break out in the wild and the disease is also very rare there. But in our aquariums it is. The bacteria that cause this fish tuberculosis are called Mycobacterium. Since these multiply at 37 degrees, only cold-blooded fish are affected by this disease.
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Which fish are affected most often?
Not all fish appear to be equally susceptible to fish tuberculosis, especially in tetras this disease is extremely common. At catfish against such as that catfish but also other L catfish you hardly ever find this disease. But also perch like discus and Co are very often affected by fish tuberculosis. Also guppie and Co.
Many fish from the tropics have these pathogens in them, but they usually do not appear and are fought by the immune system accordingly.
Of course, fish can also be infected accordingly. Be it through the absorption of bacteria through the skin or through the gills. Fish tuberculosis can even be transmitted through ingestion. Here it quickly becomes clear that this disease is also highly contagious.
When does fish tuberculosis occur?
This question is difficult to answer, but it is still found again and again that an outbreak of the disease usually has something to do with unsuitable conditions. This can be an eventual overstocking of the pool, but also unsuitable water parameters or a change in it. Oh, mistakes in nutrition and other stress factors can trigger fish tuberculosis. As is often the case with fish diseases, it can also happen here that the stress in our tanks in particular can trigger this disease.
Due to the high risk of infection, all fish of a species are usually affected and very often this ends fatally. Unfortunately, fish tuberculosis often caused the stock to die completely. Therefore, it is essential to prevent the disease accordingly.
Treat and prevent fish tuberculosis
Anyone who has discovered fish tuberculosis in themselves and correctly recognized it will not be able to do much for the animals, because unfortunately there are still no appropriate drugs against it. So it can happen that a large part of the fish dies. A possible separation when the symptoms are recognized can help. In most cases, however, the bacteria have already spread accordingly and any help is too late.
One should pay much more attention to that prophylaxis place. Clean water values and very good hygiene, no overstocking, balanced nutrition, suitable ornamental fish and much more should be observed at all times.
If you have fish tuberculosis with you, there are still a few things to consider. Because even if the fish can die, you have to try to get the bacteria out of the tank again in order to prepare it for a new stock.
JBL disinfectant is very well suited for this, because it kills the pathogens and bacteria that have settled on furnishings, safety nets and other objects. The exact dosage should be found in the package insert and the manufacturer. In any case, the effectiveness against bacteria, fungi and viruses should be proven.
Fish tuberculosis and the danger to us humans
Finally, we want one more warning speak out, because fish tuberculosis can also spread to humans. Do you have any vacancies or inflammation on the skin, then the pathogens and bacteria can also reach us humans. You should definitely pay attention to this. So if you have a wound or something similar, you should not reach into the pool with your hands or forearms. However, this recommendation always applies, because bacteria could quickly spread here and there. Picture jbl.de
- Germ-free aquariums, terrariums and equipment: disinfectants for new setup or after the outbreak of incurable diseases
- Application: Dissolution of the powder in water to produce the disinfectant solution. observing the instructions for use
- No use with animals: Strongest bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal effect, active ingredient: 100% chloramine T
- Package content for approx. 20 l disinfectant solution
- Scope of delivery: 1x JBl disinfectant, Desinfekt 20091, 50 g