Why does my tiger barb has has become emaciated? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Hexamita

Why does my tiger barb has has become emaciated?

Fishes having Hexamita usually show this symptom of 'Emaciated'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Tiger Barb is having Hexamita.

About disease, Hexamita

Affected fishes first lose their appetite, then their colour becomes more intense and they begin to swim unevenly. In Discus fishes perticularly, and sometimes in other fishes, small holes appear in the head, with the parasites showing as whitish material extending from the holes.
The parasites can also be detected in fresh excreta.
As disease progresses, fishes become emaciated and the holes spread as the flesh is eaten away.

Physical Symptoms

  • Emaciated
  • Flesh eaten away
  • Holes in head
  • Intensification of colour

Behavioural Symptoms

  • Swimming unevenly
  • Loss of appetite and color
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Treatments

Use Hexamita Treatment

There are treatments given via food or water. Be sure to treat early for success.

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