Costia
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Costia Necatrix is a series parasite in goldfish if immediate treatment is not provided it may kill the fish as it attacks the gills. This parasite can live in cooler water and is in full strength during the spring season. During this season the immune system of the goldfish is weekend and Costia is a large threat to them.
A goldfish suffering from Costia usually gasps at the surface of water. Slimy patches over the head and gills can be seen. If a goldfish dies during the springtime, it can be due to Costia. There might be small hemorrhages under the chin of the goldfish. There also might be spider web kind of lesions. The above mentioned symptoms can help to diagnose Costia.
The best cure and a lot of affable Solution is salt. A 0.3% salt solution is recommended. Typically a 0.1% solution is added to the catch basin every 12 hours for 36 hours (or 3 times). A 0.1% solution is fabricated up of 1tbsp salt to 5gl of water.
If the alkali salt solution does not do the ambush added medications are necessary. The best medication is Quick Cure, which contains Formal in. Potassium permanganate has as well been begin effective. |
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