[Zbrafish] Sick Fish

[Jen Matthews]

Dear Alistair,
The symptoms you describe are most consistent with some type systemic 
bacterial infection. Some diagnostics would be required to really know 
what is going on with these fish. Bacterial infections in zebrafish are 
most often opportunistic in nature and commonly follow some type of 
husbandry failure. The questions posed by Christian Lawrence are an 
important starting point to identify potential husbandry problems.  We 
can help with some diagnostics if you have ongoing losses. Keep me 
posted. very best, -Jen


Jennifer L. Matthews, DVM, PhD
Zebrafish International Resource Center
Pathology and Health Services
5274 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5274     <(()><
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jmatthews at zfin.org




On Monday, May 15, 2006, at 08:00  PM, Alistair wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> We are new to the housing and care of zebrafish and are currently 
> experiencing a number of fish getting sick.
> We have seen the fish become "bloated" and swim near the bottom of 
> their tank. In addition to this, they have also what appears to be 
> "red spots" on their underside.
> We have isolated the affected ones, but would welcome some advice and 
> information on what the problem could be and treatment if available.
>
> -- 
> Alistair Reid
>
> Head of Animal Services
> John Curtin School of Medical Research
> Australian National University
> Canberra, ACT, 0200
> ph:     +61 2 6125 5529
>
> mob:    0407278626
> fax:    +61 2 6125 4977
>
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