Fish

Cryptocaryon irritans is the saltwater counterpart to freshwater _____.

ich

Alkalinity and pH drop

Old Tank Syndrome

Having the client present the fish in office is preferred over visiting the patient's home/habitat.

False: Site visits are often more helpful for viewing the fish in its habitat.

Select the 3 Major Goals of Fish Health Management (3 M's)

Maximize immune function Manage biosecurity risks Minimize disease agents

Biofilter not mature

New Tank Syndrome

Nitrite levels high

New Tank Syndrome

Carbon Dioxide increases

Old Tank Syndrome

inadequate water exchange

Old Tank Syndrome

Fish (excluding sharks) are:

Poikilothermic Vertebrates Gill-breathing

Select the 3 most common biopsy sites on fish.

Skin, Fin, and Gill

The sensory organ in fish that detects pressure and water movement is the:

lateral line

Fish bones DO NOT contain marrow.

true

Osmoregulation is the balance and maintenance of salt and water.

true

____ is the most important production component for raising fish but often the most neglected.

water quality