How to treat Body Deformities in aquarium fish
What does it look like?
- Fish pox
- Raspberry / Cauliflower like growths
- Swellings
- Tumours
- Waxy lumps
What are the fish doing?
- Dependant on issue....
- May effect Swimming / wobble
- Possible restricted movement
What should I do?
- Testing your water for underlying quality issues and treat accordingly
- Treat the tank with Aquarium Fish Disease Away to help support the fish and aid their immune system
- Use Aquilibrium First Aid Salt to reduce stress
Why does this happen and how do I prevent it?
Deformities in fish can be very alarming and unfortunately are often the result of viral infections or tumours which are not directly treatable. In much the same way as humans the best way to treat viral infections is to support the body’s immune system which will fight of the problem.
(note: if your fish has developed a swollen area / growth around the eye this could be pop eye, a bacterial infection)
Large swellings or lumps which develop under the skin are usually tumours ( often caused by a genetic predisposition) which are unlikely to disappear. If the tumour is benign and does not effect swimming, breathing or feeding the fish can often continue live for many years.
Key areas to consider to aid the immune system of your fish and reduce stress include:
- regularly testing your water for ammonia, nitrate, nitrite and pH and reacting accordingly
- complete regular tank maintenance to ensure a clean and healthy tank
- ensuring your aquarium is in a good position, away from natural light and lots of movement
What treatment should I use?
Disease Away
Use with any of the above
Aqualibrium First Aid Salt Additive
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