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More resources, diagnosis, treatments on Dropsy and Popeye can be found at:
- http://www.petswarehouse.com/Fishmed5.htm
Included at this link is the recommendation to use 14 days of antibacterial medicated food and a 24 hour bath in 2 ppm Nitrofurazone. Water quality must be checked, as is a good look at the type and condition of the fish foods.
- http://pub5.ezboard.com/fhobbyfrm14.showMessage?topicID=11.topic
In this article Jim Quarles talks about the importance of quarantining affected fishes and possibly treating with Gentamycin. A high protein diet high in vitamins may also help. The best treatment is prevention with good food and good environment. Fish affected with dropsy may also have tuberculosis.
- http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/Diseases/Physical_Changes.html
Treatment with Gentamycin Sulfate or Oxolinic acid is recommended in this article.
- http://dphnet.com/sub-article/cat-02/dropsy.shtml
Clean water and high protein diet with vitamins is recommended in this artcle. Prevention is the best medicine = clean conditions and good food.
- http://dphnet.com/sub-article/cat-02/popey.shtml
In this article quarantine is suggested. Injection of a broad spectrum antibiotic may be tried. Water quality is very important.
- http://www.aquaworldnet.com/dbws/symtreat.shtml
This article speaks about the possibility of bacterial origins of the disease and the possible use of a broad spectrum antibiotic.
- http://www.bettadreams.com/diseases.html
This link leads to an article explaining the possible different causes of dropsy, including bacteria, virus, parasite, or even a drop in temp. Treatments include Epsom salt at 1 tsp/5 gal. An INCREASE in temp to 86 F quickly and then keep it there for 2 weeks, treating for parasites first if they are suspected. This person changes 50% water every other day during treatment.
- http://noahspets.com/bfdiseas.html
It is recommended here to try the following meds for dropsy. Mincycline Hydrochloride (Maracyn II), or Sulfamerizine.
- http://home.houston.rr.com/billsff/dropsy.htm
Here salt baths are recommended (4 tblsp/gal, 2 to 4 min each, 2 to 3 times in one hour). Also antibiotic is used in the aquarium.
- http://www.petfish.net/health.htm
Internal organ failure and old age may be a cause according to this article. Prevention is key, including clean environment and good food. Cures are generally ineffective, but Maracyn II may be tried. Quarantine is also recommended.
- http://www.aqualink.com/disease/s17.html
Here it states treat ment is easy, using penicillin, tetracycline, or Naladixic acid.
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