Common Aquarium Fish Diseases and How to Treat Them

Fish diseases can spread quickly in aquariums, but early detection and treatment can prevent serious losses.

Common Fish Diseases & Treatments

• Ich (White Spot Disease)
  
  
  • Symptoms: White spots, scratching against objects.
  • Treatment: Use an ich treatment and raise the water temperature slightly.
• Fin Rot
  
  
  • Symptoms: Ragged, decaying fins.
  • Treatment: Improve water quality and use an antibacterial treatment.
• Swim Bladder Disease
  
  
  • Symptoms: Fish floating upside-down or sinking.
  • Treatment: Fast the fish for 24 hours and feed a high-fiber diet.

Recommended Products

• API Aquarium Salt – Supports fish health and treats mild infections.
• Swell UK Ich Treatment – Effective against white spot disease.

Seachem StressGuard – Protects fish from stress and infections.