Get Parasite & Ick Treatments for Fish in Bainbridge Island

Do the fish in your fish tank look different? Do they have white patches, cloudy eyes, or ragged fins? Is their behavior unusual? Even well cared for fish can get sick, and when they do, Paws & Fins Pet Shop in Bainbridge Island, WA has the fish health and wellness products to bring them back to their normal, healthy selves. We also supply everything you need to keep your fish healthy.

The help prevent your fish from getting sick, feed them properly and don't congest the tank. Monitor temperature levels. Do your partial water replacements on a regular basis. Sometimes, however, despite your best efforts, diseases find their way into an fish tank. Here are some common aquarium fish illnesses and the signs that your fish could 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, also known as rust, gold, or velvet dust disease, which causes an oddly colored dusting on the fish's body. There are also fish lice, anchor worms, flukes, and nematodes. Different signs and symptoms include erratic swimming, loss of color, extreme mucous, difficulty breathing, and bloating or wasting.

After parasites, one of the most common diseases 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 difficult to treat since prescription antibiotics can interfere with the fish tank and filter.

Fungal infections are less frequent and often take the form of cotton-like growths.

Viral infections occur in goldfish and koi but are less common in other aquarium fish.

If you see or suspect any of these issues in your fish, it's a good idea to talk to an specialist about diagnosis and treatment. Pictures and videos can be helpful in conveying the signs and symptoms you're seeing.

Paws & Fins Pet Shop is your local pet store for all your fish requirements. You can find all you need at Paws & Fins Pet Shop in Bainbridge Island, WA. Stop by our store or call (206) 780-1141 to talk to a member of our team today!