20 Questions
Which parasite is associated with kidney enlargement disease in goldfish?
Hoferellus carassii
Which factor suggests a more infectious cause of fish mortality?
Increasing numbers of affected fish over time
What is the catch-all term for fluid coelomic cavity swelling in fish?
Dropsy
Which route of administering antibiotics to fish minimizes environmental contamination?
Direct injection
Which of the following is a fungal infection that can cause gill rot in fish?
Saprolegnia spp.
Which of the following parasites can cause stomach granulomas in cichlids?
Cryptobia
What can cause negative buoyancy problems in fish?
Fluid build-up in the swim bladder
What is the recommended treatment for swim-bladder disease in fish?
Addition of sodium chloride to the water
Which of the following is not a sign of oxygen starvation in fish with gill disease?
Changes in structure-fused lamellae
Which of the following can cause gill disease without causing gross physical damage?
Poorly oxygenated water
What is the primary cause of bacterial gill disease in fish?
Flavobacterium branchiophilum
What visual changes can occur in the gills of fish with gill disease?
All of the above
Which medication can be used to treat intestinal nematodes in fish?
Fenbendazole
What is the recommended dosage of Ivermectin for treating Lernea in fish?
0.1-0.2mg/kg intramuscularly
Which medication can be used to control crustacean parasites in fish?
Lufenuron
What is the recommended dosage of Praziquantal for treating monogean trematode parasites and cestodes in fish?
50mg/kg orally in feed once
Which formula can be used to calculate the dose of a trade-named product based on the known bodyweight of a fish?
$D mg / AI% = X mg product/kg bodyweight/day$
What is the total amount of product needed for the duration of treatment if the dose for the known bodyweight of the fish is 10g and the treatment is 7 days?
$10g x 7$ days
What is the dose of Amoxycillin in feed for fish?
40-80mg/kg
What is the recommended dose of Malachite Green for freshwater fish as a 60 minute bath?
1-2mg/L
Test your knowledge on goldfish health issues in this quiz. Learn about spinal nerve damage, swim bladder issues, kidney disease, and the role of parasites in goldfish health.
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