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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;...

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Tumors 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...

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Skin 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...

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Parasitic 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...

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Nutritional 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...

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Common 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...

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Carp 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...

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Bone 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,...

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Anemia 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...

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Kidney 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...

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Gas 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...

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Environmental 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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