Get Fungus & Bacteria Treatments for Fish in Scappoose

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, Purrz and Paws Pet Supply in Scappoose, OR 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 congest the tank. Monitor temperature levels. Do your partial water replacements on a regular basis. Occasionally, however, in spite of your best efforts, diseases find their way into an fish tank. Here are some typical 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: increased 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 causes an oddly tinted 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, difficulty breathing, and bloating or wasting.

After parasites, one of the most usual diseases are bacterial infections, such as fin and tail rot. Symptoms of the bacterial disease are white film, cloudy eyes, ragged fins, and open sores. Bacterial infections are difficult to treat due to the fact that prescription antibiotics can interfere with the aquarium and filter.

Fungal infections are much less frequent and typically 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 with an expert about diagnosis and treatment. Pictures and videos can be helpful in communicating the symptoms you're seeing.

Purrz and Paws Pet Supply is your local pet store for all your fish requirements. You can find all you need at Purrz and Paws Pet Supply in Scappoose, OR. Stop by our store or call (503) 543-5740 to talk to a member of our team today!