Hexamita Disease – Hole in the head

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

Cause:
Flagellate protozoans, such as Hexamita and Spironucleus.

Prevention:

• 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

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