Category: Diseases & Cures

Betta fish, like most other sea creatures, swim horizontally. When something is wrong, however, there’s a chance it starts swimming vertically with its head facing up. Even though this doesn’t...

Spirulina the unappealing green powder you often come across in health food stores, is one of the most consumed supplements in the world. For humans, its high antioxidant content and broad...

Cotton fin fungus is a condition that typically affects aquarium fish with weak immune systems. The condition also goes by the name “Cotton Wool Disease”, characterized by the cotton wool growths...

Dropsy is a condition common among aquarium fish and is typically identified as a symptom rather than the actual disease. A fish showing signs of dropsy may be suffering from underlying problems that...

Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) or commonly called “white spot disease” is the most prevalent and persistent disease in both freshwater and saltwater fish. People who raise and farm fish or...

Fin rot is particularly common among tropical fish, especially those who are kept in freshwater aquariums. Fortunately, this health condition is easy to spot because its physical manifestations are...