Pet Fish Diseases
Fishes are also being affected by different diseases. The diseases are mainly due to change in the quality of the water and low quality fish food. The common diseases of fishes are caused by bacteria, viruses, molds, and fungus. Sometimes protozoan parasites also affect the pet fishes.
Apart from these diseases, fresh water fishes will be affected with ich (ick), fin rot and ammonia poisoning.
Diseases of fishes can be both highly distressing, and in many cases, costly
both in treatment and replacement costs. Hence prevention
is always beter than cure.
The main symptom of diseased fishes are dull and off-feed. Other symptoms include loss of equilibrium, jumping , gasping at the surface or water return, self-isolation, heavy respiration,clamped fins,and flashing. The other common diagnostic procedure includes physical examination, and Water testing and inspection of system.
The treatment of the affected fish include Individual treatments. e.g. wound dressing or injections, Food top dressing –usually antibiotics, Bath treatments, and Tank or pond treatments.
Related Articles
Fish
diseases Transmitted to Humans
