What should I do if the God of Fortune fish is sick?
The God of Fortune fish (also known as the blood parrot fish) is loved by aquarists for its bright colors and auspicious meaning, but it is inevitable to encounter health problems during the breeding process. This article will combine the popular fish farming topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out common diseases and solutions for the God of Fortune fish, and provide structured data reference.
1. Top 5 popular fish farming topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish tank water quality management | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | White spot disease in ornamental fish | ★★★★☆ |
| 3 | Fish Medicine Selection Guide | ★★★☆☆ |
| 4 | Tropical fish refuse to eat | ★★★☆☆ |
| 5 | fish tank temperature control | ★★☆☆☆ |
2. Comparison table of common diseases of God of Fortune fish
| Symptoms | possible causes | solution |
|---|---|---|
| white spots on body surface | Small melonworm infection (white spot disease) | Warm up to 30℃+0.3% salt water bath |
| fin ulcer | Bacterial infection/deterioration of water quality | Change water + yellow powder medicated bath |
| Sluggishness and refusal to eat | Enteritis/stress response | Fasting for 2 days + allicin treatment |
| Dark spots on body surface | Ammonia poisoning/drug residue | Activated carbon filtration + vitamin C |
| Shortness of breath | Hypoxia/branch parasites | Oxygen explosion + trichlorfon medicated bath |
3. Precautions during treatment
1.Isolated observation:If sick fish are found, they should be isolated immediately to avoid infecting other healthy fish.
2.Water quality management:Keep the water temperature at 26-28°C, the pH value at 6.5-7.5, and the ammonia nitrogen content <0.02mg/L.
3.Medication instructions:Calculate the dosage according to the length of the fish body, usually add per 10 liters of water:
| drug type | Dosage standard | Number of days of treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow powder (nitrofurazone) | 0.2g/10L | 3-5 days |
| Methyl blue | 5ml/10L | 3 days |
| salt bath | 3g/L | 7 days |
4. Suggestions on preventive measures
1.Change water regularly:Replace 1/3 of the water volume every week and use water that has been trapped for 24 hours.
2.Scientific feeding:Twice a day, preferably finished within 5 minutes. Recommended feeding amount:
| Fish body length | Amount of pellet feed | Feeding frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8cm | 10-15 capsules/time | 2 times/day |
| 8-12cm | 15-20 capsules/time | 2 times/day |
3.Environment optimization:Configure a filtration system to keep the water circulation volume ≥ 5 times of the fish tank volume per hour.
5. Emergency handling
when appearsfish body roll,Gill cover flaredWhen waiting for critical symptoms, it is recommended to take immediate measures:
① 50% water change + oxygen explosion
② Adjust the water temperature to 28℃
③ Add 0.1% vitamin C solution
Through the above systematic prevention and control measures, combined with daily meticulous management, your God of Fortune fish will surely regain its health and vitality. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days without improvement, it is recommended to consult a professional aquarium doctor.
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