Tumors in Tropical Fish
Tropical fish are like other species in many respects, and that
includes the fact that they have diseases or disorders that may
resemble those of other animals, but are specific to the fish
themselves. One good example is tumors. Just as humans, cats or
dogs may get cancer or other types of tumors, so can tropical
fish.
The main difference is that treatment in fish is nearly
impossible, depending on the type and location of the mass. Not
only are they difficult to handle where a human can have clear
visual access to them, but such things as surgery are basically
out of the question. Tumors generally show themselves as a lump
under or on the skin of fish.
These are a distinct bump or lump, as opposed to the white fluff
of skin diseases. For the most part, tumors are benign, although
it’s possible for one to grow so large that the fish’s quality
of life declines and you may have to euthanize them. One type of
tumor that does have some success with treatment, is the kind
that forms under the skin of the gill, causing it to remain
open. The cause of this is usually a thyroid malfunction.
Remove the fish to a hospital tank, and add 1 milligram of
potassium iodine for every gallon of water. Improvement can be
slow, and the full course of treatment can take up to four
weeks. Internal tumors can be quite advanced before the fish
shows any signs, such as a swelling of the abdomen. These cases
are invariably fatal, with the rapid growth causing the fish to
lose its ability to swim or eat, at which time you should
consider euthanasia.
September 14th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
why do tropical fish die?
I think my siamese fighting fish died from a tumor but now some of my other fish have died suddenly and only a few hours after the fighting fish!Why?Thanks!
September 15th, 2008 at 1:50 am
lack of a balanced ph level….
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September 15th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Check the bacterial levels in the water. More frequent partial water changes, and suctioning of the rocks, could be required.
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September 15th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Did you wash the tank lately… If so, what chemicals did you use? NEVER clean a tank with bleach.
Do you have an in-tank arrator?
Do the fish naturally live in the same climate zone?
Have the fish been fed lately?
Do the fish require any specific water temperaturs?
How many fish were in the tank? Crowding can cause issues.
Perhaps the other fish fed off of the dead, tumorous fish. They could have caught the disease that way.
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September 15th, 2008 at 1:56 am
probably a ph balance issue. also, are you feeding these guys?
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September 15th, 2008 at 1:58 am
If there are any other fish left in the tank, it is possible that they are attacking each other. If a new fish is introduced to the aquarium, the fish that has been in there before is defending its territory and will try to kill the others.
A similar thing has happened to my sisters fish. She found out which one it was and put him in a seperate tank. If you find out which one it is, I suggest you do the same so there wont be any other casulties.
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September 15th, 2008 at 2:00 am
Most likely because your fish have been poisoned by your fighting fish. The tumor, or whatever the cause of death, may have disrupted the chemical balance in your tank. Also, if your fighting fish was dead and still in your tank for a while, the PH levels in your tank get all messy. The best thing to do if this ever happens again is to quarantine any fish that may even look like they are having troubles. Go to your local pet supply store and they may have a liquid solution to put in the tank to fight whatever disease might be in there.
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I've had saltwater tanks of my own, including a 10 gal african chiclid tank. I'm self taught and have had zero untimely deaths! Hope I helped!
September 15th, 2008 at 2:02 am
maybe they all caught the bug going around, or maybe when the fighter fish died the other fish were infected by the fighter's body's germs
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September 15th, 2008 at 2:04 am
screw the fish.. im still pondering these deaths..
my grandma..
my grandpa..
my friends dad/best friend
my friend
any youre worried about fish?..
lol.. im not trying to be rude. .i just thought the title "why do tropical fish die?".. was a little odd.. by the way.. the people i mentioned.. i know why they died (im just making a point)
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