Velvet on a fish. Symptoms: Scratchs against hard objects Fish is lethargic Loss of appetite and weight loss Rapid, labored breathing Fins clamped against body Fine yellow or rusty colored film on skin In advanced stages skin peeks off Treatment: Raise water temperature Dim lights for several days Add aquarium salt Treat with copper salphate for ten days Discontinue carbon filtration during treatment Because Velvet is highly contagious and usually far advanced before being diagnosed, it is important to take steps to treat it as soon as possible. Treatment is targeted at the free-swimming stage of the parasite. Copper sulphate is the treatment of choice. It should be used according to the manufacturer's instructions for a full ten days to ensure that the parasite is completely eradicated. Atabrine (Quinacrine hydrochloride) is another medication that can be used to treat Velvet. Because Oödinium is dependant on light, dimming the aquarium lights aids in eliminating the infestation. Increasing the water temperature to 82°F will speed the process, and adding salt to the water will ease the labored breathing caused by destruction of gill tissue. As with any treatment, activated carbon should be removed from the filter, as it will remove the drugs from the water. I have a planted tank, so I am going to attempt to treat this without killing all my fish. and plants, fingers crossed. If the plants die, not a big deal, But I'm going to attempt to save them. Because velvet is such ...
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