Get Fish Health and Wellness for Fish in Agoura Hills

Do the fish in your aquarium look different? Do they have white spots, cloudy eyes, or rough fins? Is their behavior unusual? Even well cared for fish can get sick, and when they do, Love's Pets in Agoura Hills, CA 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 do not overcrowd the tank. Monitor temperature levels. Do your partial water replacements consistently. Sometimes, however, even with your best efforts, diseases find their way into an aquarium. Here are some common aquarium fish diseases and the signs that your fish might be dealing with them:

Ich, short for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, is the most common fish tank parasite. Signs of ich (pronounced "ick") are: elevated white spots, quick breathing, rubbing against accessories, 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 triggers an unusually colored dusting on the fish's body. There are also fish lice, anchor worms, flukes, and nematodes. Various signs and symptoms include erratic swimming, loss of color, extreme mucous, trouble breathing, and bloating or wasting.

After parasites, the most typical illnesses are bacterial infections, such as fin and tail rot. Signs and symptoms of the bacterial disease are white film, cloudy eyes, rough fins, and open sores. Bacterial infections are tricky to treat due to the fact that antibiotics can interfere with the aquarium and filter.

Fungal infections are much less regular and commonly 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 to an professional about diagnosis and treatment. Pictures and videos can be helpful in communicating the symptoms you're seeing.

Love's Pets is your local pet store for all your fish requirements. You can find all you need at Love's Pets in Agoura Hills, CA. Stop by our store or call (818) 991-3449 to talk to a member of our team today!