Caliban07
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HITH is hexamita. It's a parasite that is common in cichlids. Particularly angel fish and Discus.
Poor water quality can cause all kinds of ailments and I wouldn't put this disease directly down to that. It was most likely introduced with new fish.
Other symptoms include cotton like discharge and body deterioration most notably in the fins. The stomach eventually starts to sink as the appetite becomes lost and the parasite eats invades the gut. It is spread by discharge and fish waste.
IF you truly suspect HITH (hexamita) and the fish are still eating, soaking food in salt first may work. If not, metrodanazole soaked food would be the next best bet in my experience. Seachem do I good medication for this.
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Poor water quality can cause all kinds of ailments and I wouldn't put this disease directly down to that. It was most likely introduced with new fish.
Other symptoms include cotton like discharge and body deterioration most notably in the fins. The stomach eventually starts to sink as the appetite becomes lost and the parasite eats invades the gut. It is spread by discharge and fish waste.
IF you truly suspect HITH (hexamita) and the fish are still eating, soaking food in salt first may work. If not, metrodanazole soaked food would be the next best bet in my experience. Seachem do I good medication for this.
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