| Tail & Fin Rot |
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The tail & fins rots
away. The edges are jagged like its been bitted by something. In serious
cases, the fins and tail are torn or split opened.
If the medication applied
is effective, a black outline can be seen along the torn fins. |
| White spot |
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Fish body is covered
with white pepper-like specks. Very common when temperature drops. This
is as common as our common cold. Keep your water temperature constant. |
| Mouth Fungus |
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White growth on the mouth.
Much like wearing white lipstick but worse as cotton-like growth can sometimes
be seen from the wound. |
| Fish Lice & Anchor
Worms
(not a disease)
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Usually they are introduced
into the tank with live foods or plants. Although copper is the main ingredient
used in treatment, you can also physically pulled them out with tweezers,
and dap the wounds with "RID-ALL" Anti-Fungus. |
| Fungus |
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The white cotton-like
growth is Not part of the fish fin. It is a secondary fungus infection
normally due from injuries like fighting, or rough handling. |
| Pop Eye |
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Eyes swell out from its
normal place and looks like it is about to pop out. |
| Swim Bladder Disease |
The fish either floats
at the water surface or sinks to the bottom when not in motion. |
| Dropsy |
Abdominal area swells
up and sometimes the scales protrude out. There is no known effective cure. |
| Hydra (pest) |
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This is a pest that may
be introduced when you feed live foods. They are a danger to young frys
only and post no threat to adult fishes. Click picture on the left for
more information. |
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