What are fish tuberculosis symptoms?

Answer by  Fennippee (19)

The symptoms are loss of scales, loss of color, visible skeletal deformities such as a curved spine, rapid weight loss (wasting), and sores all over the body. Any species of fish with a labyrinth organ and capable of breathing air directly is at greater risk for TB, so Bettas and Gouramis get TB more frequently than other fish.

Answer by  taruun (163)

Symptoms are loss of scales, lesion on the body, wasting and skeletal deformities such as curved spines. Mycobacterium marinum bacteria is cause for the tuberculosis.

Answer by  shil (171)

The most important symptoms of fish tuberculosis are, loss of scales, loss of colour, loss of appetite, sunken stomach, curved spines, folded fins and sluggish movement.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Skeletel deformities such as a curved spine can indicate this. Fish will lose scales and color. Rapid breathing and loss of appetite can denote this. Whitish blotches appear or fish will lay on its side close to the bottom of the tank. The eyes may appear to be "popping out".

Answer by  Christian9247 (5042)

Loss of scales or color is a start of symptoms. A curved spine and other skeletal deformities are also tell tale signs of fish tuberculosis.