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From:Savannah,Georgia U.S.A
Registered: Jan 2003

posted 03-02-2003 02:27 PM         

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What is head rot, is it fatal, can it be fixed, because I think oscar may have it.

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From:Eglin AFB
Registered: Nov 2002

posted 03-03-2003 07:50 PM         

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i believe its caused by a lack of nutrients..after that im not sure try changing the diet...(what i mean is if your feeding them gold fish..sorry not much help
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From:El Paso, Texas
Registered: Oct 2002

posted 03-03-2003 09:56 PM         

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Primarily affecting cichlids,
cause: poor water quality and lack of vitamins a and c. Starts as a harmless parasite, Hexamita, in the fishes stomach.Hexamita migrate through the fishes system and through the holes until they invade a vital organ.
Symtoms: erosion of the pores along the front and side of the head.
Use Hex-a vital by Aquatronics or Hole in the head guard by Jungle, to treat this disease.

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