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Illness & Treatment of magic fish

Fish might be ill during its growing process. Some might be not serious and you can cure it in time and save its life. Please refer to the following information; it might help your fish be more healthier.



  • Symptoms of illness: Your new fish have died - there are no obvious signs of illness
  • It could be: New Tank Syndrome
  • Treatment: Adding fish to a brand new aquarium stresses the fish, and sometimes it can be fatal.

  • Symptoms of illness: Loss of appetite
  • It could be: An environmental problem, newly-introduced fish can be slow to feed (stress), certain fishes will refuse anything but live foods.
  • Treatment: Environmental: inspect for any manifestations of disease, and get basic water tester (Ammonia etc). The same with stress. Be patient with them. Look for other signs of disease.

  • Symptoms of illness: Cotton Wool effect on the body
  • It could be: Fungus, Columnarius (Mouth fungus)
  • Treatment: If you see this disease, can use medication (ie "Anti Fungus") and a Salt bath (1 teaspoon per gallon).

  • Symptoms of illness: Small, white spots on the head， body and fins.
  • It could be: White spot (Ichthyophthirius)
  • Treatment: A very common disease (especially in a new aquarium). There are several formulas around, dose the fish quickly before the parasite spreads. Salt could be used (1 teaspoon per galloon).

  • Symptoms of illness: Fraying of the soft tissue (fin membrane)
  • It could be: Fin Rot, the disintegration of the fins.
  • Treatment: Use medication before a secondary infection occurs, it will take several days before there is serious fin damage. Could use salt bath (1 teaspoon per gallon).

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