Clown Fish Disease
Even the most stable aquarium may get Clown Fish Disease which can kill your fish if left unchecked.
Many disease are treated with medicine found at your fish store along with water changes. Watch your tank closely to see if your fish exhibit symptoms of disease.
If you think your fish have Clown Fish Disease, go one step further and look for tiny dots that are white and may be fuzzy looking This common parasite is called Ich which is short for Ichthyophthirius It is usually caused by poor water quality or stressed out fish whose immune system have weakened. It can be treated easily if caught in time and there are many medications that you can purchase online or at the pet store to treat your tank at the first signs of this tropical fish disease.
Another problem caused by poor water is Grayish cottony patches. This fungus is caused by waste and extra food left in the tank. You can treat it by cleaning the tank, water changes and medicine that you can buy online or at your local pet store.
Diseases don’t keep to themselves so the Clown Fish Disease can at times be found in fish that have fin rot. Likely caused by bacteria, this is another disease that happens due to poor water quality. Fish that are stressed are more likely to be affected. Isolate any fish that show this problem to keep it from spreading to your other fish. Treat the tank with medicine formulated specifically for this problem.
If you notice your fish scraping against the bottom then he may have flukes. Flukes are a parasite that attach the gills and skin of the fish – once again poor water quality can be to blame. This disease is difficult to get rid of and the tank should be treated at the first sign of outbreak.
fish gasping for air - Depending on the type of filter you are using and the shape of your tank, you may not be getting enough oxygen into the water. Add an airstone to the tank which will allow oxygen to enter the water through the air bubbles it makes.
When you treat your tank for Clown Fish Disease, always be sure to follow the directions on the medication and use the proper medication for the problem. Good water quality through diligent aquarium maintenance can help to keep your fish healthy and ward off tropical fish disease.