Tropical fish diseases are caused by bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infections. Most of the tropical ornamental fish have their origins from tropical regions of the world.
Tropical fish become susceptible to infections when there is sudden environmental changes, sharp temperature fluctuations, overcrowding, buildup of organic waste, oxygen depletion, physical injuries and stress. There are literally hundreds of infections that can affect the health of aquatic pets. If the new tropical fish is not properly acclimatized before release into the aquarium tank, it may suffer tremendous stress and easily contract infections.
The aquarium hobbyist has an important activity to do at least twice in a day. He should look out for odd behavior and appearance of fish. There are many signs of tropical infections. Altered or decreased activity is the first sign that your pet is not doing well. The signs and symptoms to look for are:
List of parasitic tropical fish diseases
- White spot disease (ich or ick)
- Velvet
- Hole in the head
- Neon tetra disease
- Anchor worm
- Lice
- Gill flukes
- Skin flukes
- Worms
- Ichthyobodo (costia)
- Tetrahymena
Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (protozoan ectoparasite) 1.Tropical freshwater white spot disease (ich or ick) |
2.Cryptocaryon irritans - marine tropical ich |
List of tropical bacterial diseases
- Fin rot
- Pop-eye disease
- Cloudy eye
- Piscine tuberculosis
- Dropsy
- Hemorrhagic septicemia
- Columnaris
- Myxobacteriosis
- Vibriosis
- Yersiniosis
- Cotton Wool Disease
- Lymphocystis
- Viral hemorrhagic septicemia
Swim bladder disease
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Inappropriate water conditions and environmental factors
- Insufficient aeration
- Water pH
- Water hardness
- Water temperature
- Ammonia poisoning
- Malnutrition
Quarantine tanks to control infections
Every newcomer to the tropical aquarium tank must be kept in a quarantine tank for a few days before adding it the existing tank with conditioned pets. Especially as marine species pass through collectors, wholesalers and retailers, the specimen will be under stress. There is every possibility that they are already infected with harmful organisms. In the quarantine tank they must be observed and appropriate treatment may be given if they are infected.Popular topics: Ornamental fish meaning | Anabantoids | Ornamental catfish | Mystery snail | White cloud mountain minnow |
Treatments
Most of the tropical protozoan infections can controlled by improving sanitation, frequent water exchange and removing the organic wastes in the aquarium. Salt, formalin, potassium permanganate, chloroquine, metronidazole or copper sulfate dip may be done as treatment. For marine species decreasing the salinity may help.Tropical bacterial diseases can treated with appropriate antibiotics given as a dip or mixed with food if the pet is feeding. The effect of the antibiotic on other invertebrate pets may be considered before treatment.
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