This
flowchart is based upon the Mardel Laboratories, Inc. "Mardel Fish
Disease Chart." It has been modified for pufferfish. Start
by viewing the "healthy" pufferfish diagram, then simply answer the questions
by clicking the appropriate response. Please note the dorsal region
of the pufferfish has been darkened to help illustrate the effects of the
particular disease in question. Medications listed at the end of
each section are those of Mardel Laboratories. Similar results from
appropriate medications may be found at the Rx
Database. Please use your browser's "back" and "forward" buttons
to navigate within this flowchart.
The flowchart
begins here:
The puffer
appears flashing, darting, rapid swimming, with spots on its body or white
stringy material on it.