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