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Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning

Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. Below is a description of this hazard, why it happe …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Lymphocystis

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Lymphocystis

Lymphocystis is a virus which afflicts fish, especially freshwater species. The good news is that unlike most viral diseases, which are untreatable and often fatal, Lymphocystis like Costia can be man …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Ichthyobodo

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Ichthyobodo

Ichthyobodo is a parasite which afflicts pond, aquarium and saltwater fish. Many parasites are specific to certain water types, and there are number of things which cause it. Identifying the condition …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Disease

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Disease

Gill Disease is an external infection which is common, particularly in warm water fish. As the name implies, it primarily affects the gills. Flavobacterium is the bacteria responsible for this afflict …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Pox

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Pox

Fish pox, which is also called carp pox, is a disease which commonly afflicts both koi and goldfish. Like many other illnesses, prevention is better than treatment, and it is important to recognize th …

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