QUIZ 2 : Common Fish Diseases

What is the common symptom of anchor worms in fish?

• Frayed and torn fins

• Loss of appetite

• Enlarged eyes

• Red and inflamed scales

What can cause bacterial infections in fish?

• Underfeeding

• Poor water quality and poor diet

• Overfeeding

• Proper water quality

How can you treat constipation in fish?

• Use CO2 injection

• Increase water temperature

• Add Epsom salt to the tank

• Decrease water temperature

What are the symptoms of CO2 poisoning in fish?

• Loss of appetite

• Enlarged eyes

• Frayed and torn fins

• Rapid breathing

What is the treatment for freshwater itch in fish?

• Add potassium permanganate to the water

• Use copper sulfate

• Use aquarium salt

• Increase water temperature

What causes fish to have swim bladder disease?

• Overfeeding

• Poor water quality

• Underfeeding

• Improper functioning of the swim bladder

What is the cause of tail and fin rot in fish?

• Proper water quality

• Overcrowding

• Underfeeding

• Injury to the fins or tail

What is the treatment for fish lice?

• Use potassium permanganate

• Add Epsom salt to the tank

• Use copper sulfate

• Physically remove lice from the fish's skin

What causes mouth rot in fish?

• Underfeeding

• Overfeeding

• Improper water quality

• Fungus called flavobacterium bacteria

How can you prevent diseases in fish?

• Maintain poor water quality

• Keep their health in a good state

• Provide improper diet

• Increase stress levels