Environmental
🟠 Severe
Temperature Shock
🦠 Rapid temperature change
📋 Overview
Rapid temperature changes stress fish severely. Cold shock (from cold water changes or heater failure) causes immune suppression and reduces feeding for weeks. Heat shock can cause immediate death. Acclimation over 20-30 minutes prevents most cases.
📊 Key Facts
Causative Agent
Rapid temperature change
Vaccine
✗ None / Experimental
🛡️ Prevention
ℹ️ Prevention is the most effective strategy for managing this disease in aquaculture and aquarium settings.
Match water change temperature; acclimate new fish slowly; use heater controllers with alarms.