Tag: koi fish diseases
What causes dropsy in Koi?
Dropsy in koi is not a disease, but rather the result of some other cause.
The Aeromonas or Pseudomonas bacterium is usually the culprit behind a bloated koi with bacterial dropsy.
Parasites penetrate and damage the skin of a fish then the bacterial infection sets in.
How do you stop dropsy?
Isolate the sick goldfish. Dropsy—and its underlying causes—are not contagious. …
Fill the tank with fresh water. The water should start out at the same temperature as the water in the goldfish’s original tank. …
Slowly raise the water temperature. …
Add Epsom salt. …
Change the water frequently.