Goldfish Fish Tuberculosis

Fish tuberculosis is one of the very few goldfish illnesses that can be transferred to humans. It is caused by the mycobacterium, and it is very important to take precautions when dealing with infected goldfish.

Early symptoms include not eating, listlessness and colour loss. Sometimes goldfish with tuberculosis will also have a bent spine. In the latter stages of the illness the goldfish will lose weight and suffer broken skin, along with swollen eyes. However, symptoms may not appear at all and the first sign of fish tuberculosis is several goldfish dying within a short space of time.

The best place to seek treatment for goldfish illnesses such as tuberculosis is the vet. If treatable, a human anti-TB drug will most likely be prescribed. Like a lot of goldfish illnesses, if fish tuberculosis is in an advanced stage, medication will not help.