Why my zebra danios flesh looks eaten away? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Neon disease

Why my zebra danios flesh looks eaten away?

Fishes having Neon disease usually show this symptom of 'Flesh eaten away'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Zebra Danios is having Neon disease.

About disease, Neon disease

Erratic swimming behaviour is one of the first signs of infection. Emaciation may follow. The most characteristic symptom, however is a spreading pale area within the muscles beneath the dorsal fin.

Physical Symptoms

  • Emaciated
  • Flesh eaten away
  • Spreading whitish patches

Behavioural Symptoms

  • Swimming erratically
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Treatments

Protecting other fishes

Remove any fishes with the sign of disease. Treat water with peat and with a strong filteration with a diatom filter.

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