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 |
Article Posted: 12/26/2016 12:48:27 AM
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