Red veins on fins and tail in goldfish
For people struggling with GOLDFISH diseases.
This post is solely about ‘Red veins on fins and tail in goldfish’.
I recently came over a post regarding HEMORRHAGIC SEPTICEMIA in Goldfish. Which we commonly know as red veins on fins and tail. It is mainly caused by stress and overcrowding. Another reason could be the ammonia spike, as high ammonia level stresses the immune system in fish, making them weak to fight off these destructive micro organisms. The disease gets transmitted by the infected fish or the contaminated water.
Any goldfish suffering from hemorrhagic septicaemia, will likely develop ulcers over different areas of it’s body. These lesions will develop into open wounds which destroy the fish’s skin and underlying tissues, including the muscles. Protrusion of one or both eyeballs, might occur. Fluid normally builds up in an infected fish’s abdomen, and purple or red spots will be visible on it’s body. The fish’s mouth and fins will hemorrhage as the skin becomes discolored, and as the disease spreads, it eventually destroys the goldfish’s heart, kidneys and liver.
Treatment:
• Separate the infected fish to a hospital tank.
• Keep the setup well oxygenated.
• Wash or replace dirty filters.
• Use broad spectrum Antibiotics, like API E.M ERYTHROMYCIN, TETRACYCLINE, AMOXICILLIN, etc.