Fish

Dropsy

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Dropsy

Symptoms

Fish grows increasingly, bristled scales.

Cause (s)

Bacterial infection or metabolism disorder due to poor or too abundant diet.

Remedy

Hard. Put the sick fish if possible. Stimulate metabolism with salt (1g/i). Increase oxygen and temperature. Give medication.
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