There are many diseases a fish can acquire. Recognition of a diseased condition and treatment is often necessary if the fish is to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Identifying a healthy fish is very important. Since fish come in different sizes and shapes, a few basic observations can be used to identify a healthy fish.\u00a0 The fins usually stand straight out on a healthy fish.\u00a0 They are not frayed or held close to the body of the fish.\u00a0 Healthy fish have bright clear eyes. Many fish diseases are caused by a multitude of opportunistic pathogens.\u00a0 That is, the disease-causing agent is often already present in the water garden and waits for the opportunity to attack the fish.\u00a0\u00a0 Healthy fish in quality water are less likely to succumb to an opportunistic pathogen.\u00a0 Prevention is much better than a cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FISH FUNGUS<\/mark><\/strong>. This is recognized by a brown or off-white cotton woolly-like growth on the fins or body of the fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHITE SPOT DISEASE<\/strong>.<\/mark>\u00a0 This is recognized by a \u201csalt and pepper\u201d appearance of the parasitic white spots of the body of the fish and is called \u201cICH<\/strong>\u201d The fish will appear often listless and rub against rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BACTERIAL INFECTIONS<\/strong>.<\/mark> Tail rot, skin ulcers and red wounds usually indicate bacterial infection.\u00a0 This is a common disease for goldfish and Koi known as Ulcer Disease.\u00a0 <\/strong>Ulcer disease is a systemic infection caused by a common occurring bacteria found in nature.\u00a0 The infection produces raised boils and small ulcers on the fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n