While tropical fish can be a wonderful hobby that many people enjoy may also be susceptible to disease if not detected early can lead to premature death of fish and risk of infection to other fish in the same habitat. Although there are literally hundreds of tropical fish diseases may purchase, usually there are only a handful that most owners have to be on the watch for. Let's look at some of them and help you understand how identification.
* Sometimes, directly from the store, the fish will die. It is usually caused by something called "new tank syndrome ' and, although not as a disease that traditionally think of them, can be a problem unless you learn to avoid it. All fish is necessary to introduce any new slowly environment. A minimum of 24-48 hours for the maintenance of the fish stock in the shop came in fresh water usually will take care of this problem. However, if it persists could be an indication that the water temperature is not adequate for them to survive or not contaminants in water that is causing sudden death.
* If you see something that looks like wool or cotton in fish that does not mean that they are preparing for winter. It is a sign of an infection and if caught early can be treated with an anti-fungal and / or a salt bath. Most experts recommend the anti-leakage, and many pet stores and fish may recommend best for your environment.
* White spots on tropical fish are a very common disease, which has a habit of appearing in new aquariums. This is usually an indication that a parasite is making its home in your aquarium. Again, there are several treatments available for this and many shops recommend new aquariums be treated before fish are introduced.
* If your fish appear swollen that is a symptom of a bacterial infection. It may also be indicated by the appears to be raised fins. Most times the cause is poor water conditions. Check your filter and if necessary, update the filter to control the size of aquarium. Medications are available but rarely work unless the root cause (bad water) has been solved.
* If your fish seem to have scales scales, or color opaque, it can also be a sign of poor water conditions or parasites. The parasites have a disease called slime disease and no medications available for this. Poor water quality can be resolved as noted above.
We have given an overview of some of the most common conditions you may notice in your aquarium with tropical fish. By ensuring that you keep on top of the overall health of the fish can be assured that it will give years of fun and beauty in your home or office.
The Author, Graham Wardle, offers tips and advice about the hobby of keeping fish both indoors and outside at http://beta-tropical-and-pond-fish-news.blogspot.com and also at http://tropicalpondandfreshwaterfishnews.blogspot.com
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