Fish death is one of the main problems that beginner aquarist and even some expert aquarist face. Its frustrating to the extent that most quit keeping aquarium fish.
But fish death can be avoided. Most fish deaths are caused as a result of both an internal and external types parasites that compete with the fish in tank.
As a result if you watch your aquarium fish often you should be able to discover when they have been infected by this parasite and be able to treat them to avoid fish death.
Look out for the following White Spot disease behavioral symptoms in your fish.
– Constant lying on the bottom or hanging at the surface.
– Rubbing of the body against rocks
– Gasping at the water surface
– No response to feeding
– General dullness and lethargy
– Hovering in a corner
– Fish swimming with clamps up
The most common of the visible signs is the development of the pin head-size while spots on the body or fins. This ailment is referred to as White Spot disease and is caused by the parasite – Ichthyophthirius Multifillis.
This parasite has...