Melody
Mar 19th 2008, 07:53 AM
If your Goldfish was imported from Hong Kong, he may be carrying the deadly Spring Viraemia of Carp (SVC) virus as was discovered in the UK.
The virus causes clinical signs including darkening of the skin, swollen eyes, abdominal swelling, pale gills, trailing faeces and protrusion of the anus. Infected fish can also be lethargic and may show areas of bleeding around the skin and gills.
SVC affects common and ornamental Carp, Goldfish, Tench, Rudd, Pike and Wels catfish. ~ Practical Fishkeeping (http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1609)
I don't know if we're legally obligated to report it in Canada, but it can't hurt. An extra long quarantine for your gold friends would be a good idea too.
The virus causes clinical signs including darkening of the skin, swollen eyes, abdominal swelling, pale gills, trailing faeces and protrusion of the anus. Infected fish can also be lethargic and may show areas of bleeding around the skin and gills.
SVC affects common and ornamental Carp, Goldfish, Tench, Rudd, Pike and Wels catfish. ~ Practical Fishkeeping (http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1609)
I don't know if we're legally obligated to report it in Canada, but it can't hurt. An extra long quarantine for your gold friends would be a good idea too.