HITH Disease

[Carl]

I updated my Aquarium Answers article dealing with HITH Disease.

In particular the subject of Thiaminase/Thiamine.

Aquarium Answers; Hole in the Head Disease in Fish

Carl

[Carl]

We have updated our Aquarium Answers article about Aquarium Fish HITH disease with updating of the flow of the article, grammar, etc. for improved readability

Carl

[Carl]

I have updated the "Aquarium/Pond Answers" article about HITH Disease

Here is a snip from the article:
"Vary diet, avoid the use of shell fish, either avoid goldfish feeders OR feed goldfish feeders sparingly And gut load feeders with foods such as Spirulina 20 or similar high vitamin and mineral foods. Feed high quality pellets as well (or flakes if the fish will eat them).
However since Freshwater fish do NOT drink the water around them, adding liquid vitamins to the water is not effective. Adding vitamin supplements to a fish food soak or slurry then gut loading larger fish is the best way to ensure the fish absorbs them."

Reference:
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2008/02/hole-in-head.html

Carl

[Carl]

I once more updated the "Aquarium/Pond Answers" article:
"Hole in the Head, HITH, Hexamitiasis (Hex) Disease in Fish"

Here is a QUOTE from the article:
"Although GH tests do not give a complete or clear picture of positive calcium ions in an aquariums, it is still a start. Increase GH to at least 100 ppm (better is 200 ppm), AAP Wonder Shells or any other method to constantly supply calcium cations along with water changes help here.
Also make sure your carbonate hardness (KH) is at least 40-50 ppm (over 100 is often necessary for many fish)

With AAP Regular Wonder Shell use, generally only 1/4 dose is required to obtain the benefit needed for a South American or similar biotope.

With a known outbreak of HITH or Hexamitiasis, I strongly suggest the use of a Medicated Wonder Shell at 1/2 to full dose for even South American biotope aquarium fish. Add these along with other suggestions including food and medicated baths.
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Reference:
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2008/02/hole-in-head.html

Carl

[Carl]

I have updated the "Aquarium/Pond Answers" article about HITH Disease (or maybe syndrome is a better description since it is not a disease per say)


Here is an excerpt:
"As someone who sells Metronidazole and has used it, I certainly believe it has benefits, HOWEVER please let me be blunt and state again that with any suspected HITH problem, always start first with water parameters and diet, then MAYBE Metroniazole.
Quoting from a Doctor who works with refugees whom I just listened to a talk from; He noted many are trained to administer Metronidazole to refugees suffering from malnutrition, and severe dehydration resulting in life threatening diarrhea. He stated world health practices has found this to be totally wrong! He noted that first get fluids and osmotic balance/electrolytes, and most often the patient will recover without Metronidazole and only administer Metroniazole after recovering the patient from the diarrhea.
DITTO YOUR FISH!"



Carl