Preliminary Evaluation of Skin Pathology Associated with Captivity Aclimatation of “Capitán de la Sabana”, Eremophilus mutisii

The aim of the present study was to explore the etiology of mortal ulcerations in "capitán de la sabana". Fishes were captured from Fúquene Lake, Cundinamarca department, Colombia (05°28'N 73°44'W) and stocked in 100 L glass tanks in captivity. Ten fishes with skin ulcers were kept in an independent tank and changes in morphology, bacterial flora and organization of tissues were evaluated by means of bacteriology and histology techniques during eight days. Cultures for bacteria were done from the skin ulcers and from the tank water, and an antibiogram was carried out. The analysis showed the p... Mehr ...