Can parasites appear in an estabalished tank?

[ffighter14]

Hi
I have a tank about 6 weeks old and the fish in the tank are the original fish with no new ones added.Can a parasitic infection appear and infect my fish.

Steve

[dwilder]

one thing to remeber fish can have parasites that they live with fine until something stresses them then the parasites have a chance to take over

[Ardan]

Also parasites can be introduced with food.

Do you think your fish have parasites? What are the symptoms?
If so a pic may help.


Hth
Ardan

[ffighter14]

Hi
I tried to post a picture of sick fish once but I cant seem to reduce the file enough to send it.Im not very good with a computer plus Im using my daughters apple computer.

Steve

[phidelt85]

Steve, get an account on photobucket and link your photos here from there.

[Hans Kloss]

Hi
I have a tank about 6 weeks old and the fish in the tank are the original fish with no new ones added.Can a parasitic infection appear and infect my fish.


If your fish were not dewormed before starting new tank then it is quite possible. Parasitic infections can progress during several weeks/months with no external symptoms.
Hans

[Dennis The Mennis]

Hi
I tried to post a picture of sick fish once but I cant seem to reduce the file enough to send it.Im not very good with a computer plus Im using my daughters apple computer.

Steve

The main problem is the file size not the actual picture size.
It is possible to shrink the file size and still keep a big enough picture to be able to see definition.

These file sizes are different, but the picture size is the same.
Larger file size
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z138/Dennis_The_Minnis/fish/example1.jpg

Smaller file size
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z138/Dennis_The_Minnis/fish/example4.jpg

More examples are uploaded here also. (http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z138/Dennis_The_Minnis/fish/)


Photo bucket is very easy to use