Red Gills

[kaziebabes]

im only a beginner and my 1st lot of fish have been in tank for 2 weeks
but im sure this was,nt there when i got them
but im sure there gills are red
is this normal?
karen x

 

[Chri$]

what fish have do you have.

 

[kaziebabes]

im only a beginner and my 1st lot of fish have been in tank for 2 weeks
but im sure this was,nt there when i got them
but im sure there gills are red
is this normal?
karen x

sorry
its yellow platies

 

[Chri$]

does it look like they are natuarly red? sometimes fish appear different in the lfs to when you get them home.

are the fish eating swiming ok??

 

[WILDER]

If the gills are red due to poor water quality or gill flukes.

Not the writer of this information below.
Gill Flukes



Symptoms:

Fish with gill flukes have gills that may appear red and inflamed, bleeding or slimy. Excess mucous or puss may exude from the gills. Sick fish can be observed gasping for air near the surface. This disease is most common in younger fish and fry, who are more susceptible to the parasite.



Cause:

The monogenetic fluke Dactylogyrus, which destroys gill tissue and damages blood vessels in this region.



Treatment:

Treat with Clout, Fluke Tabs, Paraform, Trifon, Paragon, Quick Cure, Formalin, orParasite Guard. Gill flukes are highly contagious, therefore, all fish in the same aquarium should be treated.