Fishes having Chilodonella usually show this symptom of 'Increased respiration rates'
Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Cichlids is having Chilodonella.
Affected fishes rub against rub against hard objects and hold their fins. A whitish-blue opaqueness covers the skin. Perticularly between head and the dorsal fin. If the gills are affected respiration rate increases noticebly. In the later stages of the infection the skin may have swollen appearance then fall away.
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Cichlids sufferring from Chilodonella
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Dip in 3% Salt
If the fishes are reasonably strong an excellent treatment for fresh water species is 3% salt dip. Keep the fishes in this until they roll over. And then move them rapidly back to their own tank.
Dip in 1% Salt
As an alternative and less stressful treatment, use 1 percent salt solution for 10-15 mins. Then replace the fishes in clean water - Preferebly 28℃-30℃ for tropical species.
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