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Fish Diseases

THIS IS WHERE ALL THE FISH DISEASES GO.

Why is my Betta Fish Progressively Losing its Color?

April 3, 2022June 13, 2020 by Momchil

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Loss of coloration is a common symptom of illness in aquarium fish.

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Categories Betta Fish, Fish Diseases, Freshwater Aquarium 2 Comments

Why is Your Betta Fish Having a Bloated Belly? (Tips & Fixes)

April 25, 2022May 11, 2020 by Momchil


It might be confusing to see your Betta going from healthy and energetic to puffy and unenthusiastic.

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Categories Betta Fish, Fish Diseases, Freshwater Aquarium 33 Comments

What is the Reef-Safe Ich Treatment for Fish in a Display Tank?

April 25, 2022April 16, 2020 by Momchil


It’s really discouraging to see your aquarium efforts go to waste because of a single parasitic outbreak.

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Categories Fish Diseases, Saltwater Aquarium 26 Comments

6 Tested Saltwater Ich Treatments to Save Your Marine Fish

April 25, 2022March 29, 2020 by Momchil


Did you recently add the perfect fish to your aquarium, just to find it covered in white dots a couple of days later?

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Categories Fish Diseases, Saltwater Aquarium 1 Comment

How to Treat Ich Outbreaks in Your Freshwater Fish?

April 25, 2022February 28, 2020 by Momchil


Ich, also known as ick, is one of the most prevalent diseases in the aquarium hobby and every fish keeper will deal with it at least once.

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Categories Fish Diseases, Freshwater Aquarium 4 Comments

Identifying the White Spots That Appear on Fish (illustrated)

May 13, 2022February 28, 2020 by Momchil


One day you pass by your aquarium and notice that your goldfish or Betta is covered in something unusual.

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Categories Fish Diseases, Freshwater Aquarium, Saltwater Aquarium 20 Comments

Nitrate Poisoning in Aquarium Fish: Causes and Cures

April 27, 2022January 21, 2020 by Momchil


If you notice that your pet goldfish is grotesquely curled up then it’s definitely time to reassess the water quality in your aquarium.

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Categories Fish Diseases, Freshwater Aquarium, Saltwater Aquarium, Water Care 5 Comments

Cause (+ Cures) for a Fish That’s Floating Upside-Down But is Still Alive?

April 15, 2022September 1, 2018 by Momchil

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One day you wake up to the stunning sight of your favorite goldfish acting like a balloon.

A fish floating at top of the tank but not dead yet (even actively moving around) can be confusing to witness. What does that signal?

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Categories Fish Diseases, Freshwater Aquarium, Saltwater Aquarium 120 Comments
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