Fish Health Articles

Identifying and Treating Swim Bladder "Disease"
What we call 'swim bladder disease' is more a syndrome than a specific disease

Overcoming the Shimmies in Tropical Fish
While most associated with mollies and guppies, the 'shimmies' can affect many other types of fish as well.

How and When to Use Salt to Treat Tropical Fish Diseases
Salt is effective in treating certain fish ailments, but don't abuse its use

Aquarium Fish Euthanasia
Euthanizing and disposing of aquarium fish.

Aquarium Freshwater Algae
Identification and treatment of aquarium freshwater algae.

Camallanus worms
Camallanus worms are among the most commonly encountered internal parasites for aquarium fish.

Guppy Disease (Tetrahymena)
As its name suggests, guppy disease (Tetrahymena) is a major problem for those keeping guppies, but other types of fish can be affected too.

Hexamita: Fish Hole in the Head Disease
Identification and treatment of Hexamita or fish hole in the head disease.

Freshwater Ich
Diagnosis and treatment of freshwater ich.

Neon Tetra Disease
Despite the name, neon tetra disease can affect a range of other tetras besides neon tetras, and has been reported from a variety of other aquarium fish as well.