Seeping on the Skin, A Voiceless Scream. The Value of "Rest" That Red Spot Disease Teaches.
The translucent white of a goldfish, or the vivid Sarasa pattern.If you suddenly see a smudge like red ink dropped on that beauty... That might be a sign of stress called "Red Spot Disease" that the goldfish is emitting from the inside.Hello, I'm Juane*.
Today, I would like to talk about the true nature of that painful - looking "red" and the true rest that their hearts seek.
When "Everyday Bacteria" Show Their Fangs
The bacterium called "Aeromonas bacteria" which causes red spot disease is actually an indigenous bacterium that is always present in any aquarium, just like the bacteria for tail rot disease mentioned last time.Why does this bacterium, which usually does no harm, stain the goldfish's skin red? The keyword is "Opportunistic Infection".
The shock of water changes, sudden cooling, or fatigue from moving.When such "stress" accumulates and the goldfish's immune barrier temporarily drops, the bacteria aim for that gap and start their activity. This disease is not so much the fault of the bacteria, but a signal that the goldfish is telling us "I'm at my limit, I'm tired".
Before Medicine, First "Relief"
When we see red skin, we rush to want to cure it as soon as possible.But if the cause is stress, the best medicine is the "environment where one can feel relieved" itself.First, release the goldfish from the big job of osmotic pressure adjustment with a 0.5 % salt bath.
And place them in a quiet place by darkening the surroundings of the aquarium, and do not give unnecessary stimulation.We can only believe in their vitality and arrange the best "resting place" so that the goldfish can stand up again with their own strength.
When Redness Disappears, Bonds Deepen
With appropriate rest and care, the seeping redness will gradually subside.When the original pristine skin returns, it is also a proof that the goldfish was convinced that "It's okay now, this is a safe place".
By overcoming the difficulty of illness together, we can respect the goldfish more deeply not just as an object of appreciation, but as "one personality (individual)" that lives together and shares emotions and stress.That empathy should be the strongest barrier that supports their lifelong health.
Staring at the Gentle Water Surface
Red spot disease teaches us the importance of "stopping".Do not rush, do not make noise, just wait for the rhythm of life to be adjusted.We, Jun * Juane, would like to continue to carefully capture such slight tremors of life and quiet energy heading for recovery.
Aeromonas hydrophila : It is an indigenous bacterium widely present in fresh water and is usually harmless, but it is a causative bacterium of typical "opportunistic infections" that demonstrates pathogenicity when the physiological state of the host(fish) deteriorates.
Stress and Subcutaneous Hemorrhage : When cortisol(stress hormone) is secreted in the fish body due to stress, not only is the immune system suppressed, but it also invites fragility of peripheral blood vessels.This appears as subcutaneous congestion and hemorrhage(red spots).
Maintenance of Homeostasis by Salt Bath : 0.5 % salt bath minimizes the energy consumption for the fish to maintain body fluid constancy(homeostasis) in addition to the effect of physically suppressing the growth of bacteria.This reduces the burden on internal organs and activates the self - repair function.
