Fish Disease Spotlight: Lymphocystis

Lymphocystis is a virus which afflicts fish, especially freshwater species. The good news is that unlike most viral diseases, which are untreatable and often fatal, Lymphocystis like Costia can be man …

Pond plants offer many benefits to ponds and aquatic life. These plants improve algae control, produce more oxygen, filtration, and better water clarity. When matured, they also enhance your landscap …

Ichthyobodo is a parasite which afflicts pond, aquarium and saltwater fish. Many parasites are specific to certain water types, and there are number of things which cause it. Identifying the condition …

HITH, or Hole in the Head, is a debilitating disease common in freshwater species. It has a number of potential causes and can lead to fatalities, but owners who catch and treat it early can save the …

Pond fish are vulnerable to a number of afflictions, one of which is Gill Mites. The disease results from a parasite that thrives on the blood of its victims, along with their skin particles. Fish are …

Gill Disease is an external infection which is common, particularly in warm water fish. As the name implies, it primarily affects the gills. Flavobacterium is the bacteria responsible for this afflict …

Fish pox, which is also called carp pox, is a disease which commonly afflicts both koi and goldfish. Like many other illnesses, prevention is better than treatment, and it is important to recognize th …

Water gardens which are installed in the northern hemisphere must be properly winterized each year. Water garden winterization is a process that requires experience, knowledge and patience, and below …

Fish, as with all living organisms, are susceptible to a number of diseases. One such disease is Finrot. It is a truly debilitating condition that every pond or aquarium owner must be on the lookout f …

Electrofishing involves the distribution and generation of an electric field within pond water so that fish can be sampled. Electrofishing is usually done via boat and as such is geared towards large …