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How does a fish contract the disease known as "ick"?
A fish can contract the disease known as "ick" by coming into contact with the parasite that causes it, usually through contaminated water or other infected fish.
Are there any diseases of fish that can spread to humans eating fish?
yes, creeptites a disease can effect you and you will lose hair and get a craving for macoroni and cheese, its a disease well spread. I love it
What animals do not contract rabies?
Rabies is a disease that affects mammals. Non mammals such as reptiles, birds, fish, insects etc. do not contract rabies.
Can you get pfiestperia from eating shellfish?
The disease you speak of is one of fish (finfish and shellfish). The causative agent is a dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria piscicida. This organism does not cause human disease.
Is swim bladder disease contagious among fish in an aquarium?
No, swim bladder disease is not contagious among fish in an aquarium. It is typically caused by internal issues or poor water quality, rather than being spread from one fish to another.
How do dead fish affect water?
If your fish died of a disease or illness of some sort, it could be contagious and therefore spread to all the other fish in your tank. Best to take it out and dispose of it.
What is the reason for using UV for marine fish breeding in a closed recirculation system?
UV sterilizers help prevent the spread of disease.
Could another goldfish in the same tank contract black spot?
I am unaware of "Black Spot" being a disease of fish. So I would say no.
What is the least ecologically damaging method for controlling the mosquitoes that spread the disease malaria and encephalitis?
Introduce local fish species to where mosquitoes breed.
What causes the appearance of a white spot on a goldfish's head?
The appearance of a white spot on a goldfish's head is typically caused by a parasitic infection known as ich, or white spot disease. This is a common condition in aquarium fish and is characterized by small white spots on the fish's body and fins. It is important to treat ich promptly to prevent further spread and potential harm to the fish.
What would happen if all the eggs survived and become spawning adults?
Then there would be lots of fish to catch! too many actually, the growth of the fish would stunt do to overpopulation and disease would spread.
Do fish eat dead fish, and if so, what is the purpose or benefit of this behavior in their natural environment?
Yes, some fish do eat dead fish. This behavior helps to clean up the environment by removing decaying matter, which can prevent the spread of disease and maintain the overall health of the ecosystem.
