Tropical fish are beautiful. You have your fish; you have your tank set up just like you want it and enjoy spending time relaxing while watching and enjoying your tank. Then you see it. One of your fish has a large lump – relaxation time is over. Tumors in tropical fish are more common than you might suspect and a lump on one of your fish is the first sign of a tumor. Just like any living being, this disease can occur in your fish and to you is upsetting. You enjoy your fish and have...
This disease is a common bacterial infection that is also known as Columnaris and can occur from overcrowding and low oxygen levels in the tank or being brought in when a new fish is introduced into your aquarium. The bacteria enter the fish through their mouth and gills, or through any small wounds that the fish may have. Symptoms The symptoms of Cotton Mouth disease are first seen in frayed and ragged fins shortly followed within 24 to 48 hours by mold-like lesions or sores. The sores...
