- Marine Ick/White Spot
- Marine Velvet
- Black Spot
- Intestinal Worms
- Bacterial Fin Rot
- Vibriosis
- Poisoning
Marine Ick
This common marine parasitic disease is also referred to as white spot, and is caused by the marine parasite Cryptocaryon Irritans. The symptoms usually involve granular, sand-like spots (about 1 mm in diameter). Fish are often found scratching themselves against rocks and other objects in an attempt to remove the parasite. This disease has the affinity to lay spores in the substrate, so preventive medicines are also effective in Ick control.
Marine Velvet
A parasitic disease which symptoms are similar to that of marine Ick. Caused by the parasite Amyloodinium Ocellateum. The infected have sandpaper-like skin, with small gold/brown spots covering the body. Fish are often found scratching their bodies against various objects trying to remove the parasites.
Black Spot/Gill and Skin Parasites
Parasites that will actually appear in different physical characteristics. Signs of this disease include gasping/coughing, scratching, white patches, and/or visible long dark worm-like attachments. It is caused by hosts of different parasites.
Intestinal Worms
Caused by a number of different internal worm parasites (ie roundworms and tapeworms). The symptoms include an overall change of color, erratic swimming, distended stomach, and emaciation. Because of the variation of parasites that cause this, and the fact that they primarily strike internally, it may be difficult to identify exactly what the infliction is.
Bacterial Fin Rot
Another disease brought on by poor water conditions, this bacterial infection is identified by a reddening of the base of the fins and anus. Fins are often found closed, frayed, or decaying.
Vibriosis
Usually brought on by poor water quality and stressful conditions. Vibrio is only a pathogen when stress allows infection from the gut or via wounds. Physical symptoms include darkening of color, loss of appetite, reddened areas, listlessness, or abdominal swelling.
Poisoning
Caused by a variety of stressful components which are introduced to the aquarium water. Some of these include, overfeeding, overdosing, using incompatible medications, heavy metals, or household cleaners. Symptoms often include gasping/coughing, change of color, cloudy eyes, erratic swimming, or loss of appetite.
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