Get Fungus & Bacteria Treatments for Fish in Califon

Do the fish in your fish tank look different? Do they have white spots, cloudy eyes, or ragged fins? Is their behavior unusual? Even well cared for fish can get sick, and when they do, Pets Pets Pets in Califon, NJ has the fish health and wellness products to bring them back to their normal, healthy selves. We also stock everything you need to keep your fish healthy.

The help prevent your fish from getting sick, feed them properly and don't congest the tank. Monitor temperature levels. Do your partial water replacements routinely. Occasionally, however, despite your best efforts, diseases find their way into an fish tank. Below are some typical aquarium fish illnesses and the signs that your fish could be suffering from them:

Ich, short for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, is the most common fish tank parasite. Signs of ich (pronounced "ick") are: increased white spots, rapid breathing, rubbing against ornaments, or darting about the tank. There are medications and other treatments available for ich.

Other parasites include chilodonella, with symptoms similar to ich, and oodinium, aka rust, gold, or velvet dust disease, which causes an oddly colored dusting on the fish's body. There are also fish lice, anchor worms, flukes, and nematodes. Various symptoms include erratic swimming, loss of shade, excessive mucous, trouble breathing, and bloating or wasting.

After parasites, the most common diseases are bacterial infections, such as fin and tail rot. Symptoms of the bacterial disease are white film, cloudy eyes, rough fins, and open sores. Bacterial infections are challenging to treat due to the fact that antibiotics can interrupt the aquarium and filter.

Fungal infections are much less frequent and usually take the form of cotton-like growths.

Viral infections occur in goldfish and koi but are much less common in other aquarium fish.

If you see or suspect any of these issues in your fish, it's a good idea to speak with an expert about diagnosis and treatment. Pictures and videos can be helpful in conveying the symptoms you're seeing.

Pets Pets Pets is your local pet store for all your fish requirements. You can find all you need at Pets Pets Pets in Califon, NJ. Stop by our store or call (908) 975-2262 to talk to a member of our team today!