Viral Infection (Lymphocystis) in Fish
Lymphocystis Disease Lymphocystis disease is a common viral infection which affects the skin and fins of saltwater and freshwater fish. Although it is serious, it does not cause any health problems;...
View ArticleTumors And Cancers in Fish
Tumors And Cancers Fishes develop tumors and cancers, much like humans and other animals. However, sharks are a type of fish which never develops cancers. Symptoms and Types Most tumors are...
View ArticleSkin Parasites in Fish
(Dactylogyrus And Gyrodactylus ) There are many types of parasites that can infect a fish's skin. Two such microscopic parasites are Dactylogyrus and Gyrodactylus. These are tiny flatworms, which...
View ArticleParasitic Digestive Disorders in Fish
Digestive Disorders Most digestive disorders in fishes are caused by parasite infections. However, not all parasites cause problems for fishes -- some live in a symbiotic relationship with the...
View ArticleNutritional Disorders in Fish
Nutritional Disorders Many fishes suffer from nutritional disorders because of a poor diet. Nutritional disorders are the most common reason for sickness and death in aquarium, tank or fishpond...
View ArticleCommon Eye Disorders in Fish
Eye Disorders In Fishes Eye disorders in fishes can be due to disease, infections, or injury. Symptoms and Types These disorders can cause the eye(s) of the affected fish to display any of the...
View ArticleCarp Pox in Fish
Carp Pox is a viral disease which is caused by the herpesvirus infection. It is one of the oldest diseases seen in fish. As the disease weakens the fish with infection and lesions, it leaves the fish...
View ArticleBone And Muscle Disorders in Fish
Pleistophora Hyphessobryconis & Broken Back Much like other animals, fishes can have bone and muscle disorders. Symptoms and Types One such bone and muscle disorder is Broken Back Disease,...
View ArticleAnemia in Fish
Anemia is a heart and blood vessel condition which is recognized by the low number of red blood cells found in the animal. It can affect many types of fishes, so be observant of your pet and take...
View ArticleKidney And Urinary Tract Disorders in Fish
Kidney Disorders There are few major kidney and urinary tract disorders seen in fishes. Of these the main kidney and urinary tract disorders are Renal Dropsy, Carp-dropsy complex, and Proliferative...
View ArticleGas Bubble Disease in Fish
Gas Bubble Disease in Fish Gas bubble disease refers to the development of gases in a fish's bloodstream. This can occur when its aquarium or pond water is supersaturated with gases. Symptoms and...
View ArticleEnvironmental Gill Disorders in Fish
Environmental Gill Disorders in Fish Gills are special organs which allow fishes to breathe underwater. However, if a fish's environment is not well maintained, it can develop gill disorders. Of...
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