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Do the fish in your fish tank look different? Do they have white spots, cloudy eyes, or rough fins? Is their behavior unusual? Even well cared for fish can get sick, and when they do, Odyssey Pets in Dallas, TX 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 and balanced.

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 routinely. Occasionally, however, even with your best efforts, diseases find their way into an fish tank. Here are some typical aquarium fish diseases and the signs that your fish might be experiencing them:

Ich, short for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, is the most common fish tank parasite. Signs of ich (pronounced "ick") are: increased 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, aka rust, gold, or velvet dust disease, which causes an strangely colored dusting on the fish's body. There are also fish lice, anchor worms, flukes, and nematodes. Various signs and symptoms include unpredictable swimming, loss of color, excessive mucous, trouble breathing, and bloating or wasting.

After parasites, one of the most usual illnesses are bacterial infections, such as fin and tail rot. Symptoms of the bacterial disease are white film, cloudy eyes, rough fins, and open sores. Bacterial infections are tricky to treat since antibiotics can interfere with the aquarium and filter.

Fungal infections are 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 speak with an specialist regarding diagnosis and treatment. Pictures and videos can be helpful in communicating the signs and symptoms you're seeing.

Odyssey Pets is your local pet store for all your fish requirements. You can find all you need at Odyssey Pets in Dallas, TX. Stop by our store or call (972) 407-1166 to talk to a member of our team today!