Buy Parasite & Ick Treatments for Fish in Scappoose

Do the fish in your aquarium look different? Do they have white patches, cloudy eyes, or rough 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 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 routinely. In some cases, however, even with your best efforts, diseases find their way into an aquarium. 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 aquarium parasite. Signs of ich (pronounced "ick") are: elevated white spots, rapid breathing, rubbing against ornaments, 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 strangely tinted dusting on the fish's body. There are also fish lice, anchor worms, flukes, and nematodes. Various symptoms include irregular swimming, loss of shade, too much mucous, trouble breathing, and bloating or wasting.

After parasites, one of the most usual illnesses are bacterial infections, such as fin and tail rot. Signs and 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 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 much less common in other aquarium fish.

If you see or suspect any of these issues in your fish, it's a good idea to speak with an professional regarding diagnosis and treatment. Pictures and videos can be helpful in conveying the signs and 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!