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Fish Disease & Treatment

Disclaimer: The chart below is to be used as a guide in diagnosing fish disease. Do not use this information as professional advice. If in doubt, please consult a professional. Please follow all directions on medications exactly as instructed on product.

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Fish Diseases

Disease	Description	Treatment
Ich	Tiny, white spots that resemble salt stuck to the fish.	Tetra Pond Fish Treatment, Hikari Pond Solution Ich-X, Aquascape Parasite & Ich Treatment, CrystalClear KnockOut
Anchor Worm	Worm shape, buries into skin to hold on. Erratic movement and/or flashing.	Hikari CyroPro, Microbe-Lift Lice & Anchor Worm
Fish Lice	Crustacean parasite round up to 1 cm wide. Generally infects the gills.	Hikari CyroPro, Microbe-Lift Lice & Anchor Worm
Fin/Tail Rot	Red streaks in fin/tails.	API MelaFix, API PimaFix, CrystalClear Wipeout
Ulcers	Open wounds/sores on body.	API MelaFix, Aquascape Ulcer & Bacterial Treatment, AquaMeds Ulcer Aid Kit, AquaMeds MedZyme
Fungus	Growths that look like �cotton balls�.	Aquascape Fungus Treatment, Microbe-Lift Broad Spectrum Disease Treatment, CrystalClear Restore
Skin & Gill Flukes	Fish equivalent of fleas, found on the body and the gills.	AquaMeds AquaPrazi, Hikari Pond Solutions PraziPro, Aquascape Praziquentel
Dropsy	Swollen body, scales protruding like a pinecone.	API MelaFix, Aquascape Ulcer & Bacterial Treatment (Note: In advanced stage, it is usually fatal)
Swim Bladder Disease	Fish unbalanced, difficulty maintaining position.	Microbe-Lift Broad Spectrum Disease Treatment
Red/Swollen Gills	Parasite Problem.	Aquascape Parasite & Ich Treatment, Microbe-Lift Broad Spectrum Disease Treatment, CrystalClear Wipeout
Bulging Eyes	Eyes protrude from head. Bacterial infection.	Aquascape Ulcer & Bacterial Treatment
Aeromonas/Pseudomonas	Small red spot changing to large ulcers.	AquaMeds MedZyme