diseases...?
what are some major diseases that I should be aware of? how can i prevent them? how do i know what it is? thanks. i have had fish for a long time now and nothing has happened. i just want to know for future reference.
sorry, this is freshwater
- z8bm
for freshwater fish or saltwater fish?
i kno alot about saltwater fish
-Ick is one of them
and many more i can think of but
clarify if u want freshwater or saltwater
- tak
ich is one of the most common. I had it a few times (only when a tank was stressed when new fish were added) and I tried some remedies from the fish store. They were semi-effective.
I found the best way to treat ick is by using heat. The last time I had ick (about a year ago) I turned the heater up to about 82 degrees (from about 78) and left it there for a few days. The ick went away and the fish were fine!
- V C
Here are some common fish diseases:
Ich- small, white spots on the fish
Protozoan Velvet- tiny, yellowish spots that look like powder all over the fish
Fin Rot- Red, white, or black edges to the fin, which will appear as if it's deteriorating
Pop-eye- The fish's eyeballs are protruding more than usual
Cloudy Eye- There is a gray film ontop of the fish's eye
Dropsy- The fish is bloated and it's scales may stick up, giving it the appearance of a pinecone
You can prevent most of these diseases by having clean water, adding aquarium salt, having the correct water temperature, making sure that the fish isn't stressed out, and by not overfeeding.
- copperhead
Freshwater or saltwater?
The most common for freshwater are ich, velvet, fin rot, dropsy, columnaris, and a variety of other parasites.
For saltwater, it would be the marine versions of ich and velvet (even though they have the same names, they're only similar in appearance and are caused by different organisms) Brooklynella( clownfish disease), and lymphocystis.
Here are some links you can bookmark for future reference that include symptoms and treatment options:
http://www.fish-disease.net/diseases.htm
http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/diseases.html
http://www.petsforum.com/cis-fishnet/afm/G29036.htm
http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/ - see the "health and diseases section
http://www.klsnet.com/files/fishchart.htm
http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyummy42/disease.html - saltwater specific
http://www.tropicalresources.net/phpBB2/aquarium_medications.php - a selection of medications by brands
- uriahbrwn
these are two of the best types of medication:
PIMAFIX: is an antifungal fish remedy that is safe for all fish fresh and salt water, with or without scales. and it is all natural extracted from west indian bay trees. rapidly treats fungal infections on body & fins. safe for delicate fish.
WHAT IT TREATS: fungus or cottony growth, mouth and body fungus, reddening of fins and body.
MELAFIX: is an antibacterial fish remedy. also all natural. botanical extract of tea tree. rapidly repairs damaged fins ulcers ans open wounds. promotes regrowth of damaged tissue and fins. not safe for all fish!
WHAT IT TREATS: open red sores, fin and tail rot, eye cloud, pop eye, body slime, mouth fungus, open wounds.
hope it helped
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