Fish Disease Spotlight: Ichthyobodo

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 …

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 …

Fish are susceptible to a number of different diseases that both pond and aquarium owners must be aware of. The six most common fish problems include anchor worms, bacteria, fish lice, fungus, skin pa …

Chilodonella is a type of parasite/protozoa which thrive in water that is fresh. It is shaped similar to a leaf, and has a length which ranges from forty to seventy microns, with a width of between th …

Cloudy Eyes is a condition which is seen both in aquarium and pond fish, especially tropical species. In some scenarios it may not actually be a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition. Bel …

Exophthalmia, also known as Popeye, is a type of disease in which the eyes of a fish will bulge out, and will appear cloudy or white. It may affect one eye or both simultaneously. It results from swel …