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'Hole in the Head Disease', commonly known as HITH, is a fish disease that affects most cichlids. Oscars seem to develop this disease more frequently than other related fish.
The symptoms are well described by the name. First, the fish will develop small, grey, pin-hole abrasions around the eyes and head. These lesions will grow and if not treated, will eventually kill the fish.[1]
Many people believe that ''Hexamita'', a protozoa, causes this disease. However, individual studies have shown that improvement in nutrition will help symptoms most effectively. Malnutrition seems to be the leading cause and the ''Hexamita'', a secondary infection.
Some preventative measures are outlined below.
★ Cleansing of the tank and water filtration
★ Enriching frozen food with vitamins
★ Including flake foods, as they are rich with vitamins
★ Including greens (fresh or frozen) to the fish's diet
★ Decreasing the amount of beef heart as it lacks many critical nutrients.
★ Removal of activated carbon filtration.
★ As feeder fish contain little nutritional value, it is recommended to offer them only occasionally
★ Many fish stores sell medication that can be used to coat food. This medication works from the inside-out, and is very effective.
★ Feeding chopped garlic is also effective
The specimen will regain energy within the first 4 days of the treatment and the damaged tissue will gradually repair. It is important to follow the above steps as a preventative measure. This is not just a treatment plan, but a life style that encourages good health for an Oscar.
1. Freshwater Hole in the Head Disease
'Hole in the Head Disease', commonly known as HITH, is a fish disease that affects most cichlids. Oscars seem to develop this disease more frequently than other related fish.
| Contents |
| Symptoms |
| Causes |
| Prevention |
| References |
Symptoms
The symptoms are well described by the name. First, the fish will develop small, grey, pin-hole abrasions around the eyes and head. These lesions will grow and if not treated, will eventually kill the fish.[1]
Causes
Many people believe that ''Hexamita'', a protozoa, causes this disease. However, individual studies have shown that improvement in nutrition will help symptoms most effectively. Malnutrition seems to be the leading cause and the ''Hexamita'', a secondary infection.
Prevention
Some preventative measures are outlined below.
★ Cleansing of the tank and water filtration
★ Enriching frozen food with vitamins
★ Including flake foods, as they are rich with vitamins
★ Including greens (fresh or frozen) to the fish's diet
★ Decreasing the amount of beef heart as it lacks many critical nutrients.
★ Removal of activated carbon filtration.
★ As feeder fish contain little nutritional value, it is recommended to offer them only occasionally
★ Many fish stores sell medication that can be used to coat food. This medication works from the inside-out, and is very effective.
★ Feeding chopped garlic is also effective
The specimen will regain energy within the first 4 days of the treatment and the damaged tissue will gradually repair. It is important to follow the above steps as a preventative measure. This is not just a treatment plan, but a life style that encourages good health for an Oscar.
References
1. Freshwater Hole in the Head Disease
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