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Can guppy tail rot heal oneself, how to treat?

Jesse Pinkman
Veterinary medical practitioner
The tail of a guppy may rot when it is raised, which is generally caused by "rotten tail disease". However, most fish have the ability to regenerate, and so does the guppy, whose tail can heal itself. However, this is in the case of less serious illness. If the disease is more serious, it may endanger the life of guppies and even affect other fish in the tank, so medication is more recommended.
Can guppy tail rot heal oneself, how to treat?

1. can a guppy's rotten tail heal itself

When breeding guppies, its rotten tail is a relatively common phenomenon. In the case of very poor water quality, or the PH value of water is not suitable, water environment changes in a relatively long distance, may lead to "rotten tail disease", the most important symptom is tail rot. Secondly, there are a series of symptoms such as loss of appetite and activity. But just as all animals have the ability to regenerate, guppies can heal themselves. However, this is in the "rotten tail disease" is not so serious. If it is very serious, it will not only not heal itself, but also endanger the life of guppies, and even other fish in the tank may be endangered. Therefore, in the case of serious illness, timely medication is still needed.

2. how to treat guppy tail rot

In the case of more serious "tail rot disease," it is best not to wait for the guppy to heal itself, because this disease is infectious, and it is best to treat it with medication. If the disease is not too serious, you can change the water and disinfect the water to treat, specifically, you can choose salt to disinfect. If the condition is relatively serious, it can be treated with yellow powder, erythromycin, potassium permanganate solution and so on. However, if medication is used, it is better to use it under the guidance of professionals, otherwise there may be a series of hazards.

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