Tropical Fish – Tropical Fish Secrets

These are general signs of a sick fish or poorly kept fish tank.  Speak with a specialist if you have any of these problems.  If they persist maybe you should consider changing the water, chemicals, tank or even the food you give your fish.  Remember to always check with a specialist before caring for your fish yourself.

It’s obious when you have a happy, healthy fish.  There are no floaters right?  Here are more signs of a happy fish.

Signs your have a healthy fish

-They are eating like champs!
-Your fish are swimming at the right water level
-No skin lesions
-Pure colors
-Steady gills
-The are darting around like nemo…

Signs you have a sick fish.

These are some of the common signs that you have a sick fish in a poorly maintained aquiarium.  You may need to adjust the water, water filter, and chemicals in your aquarium to prevent your fish from getting sick.  Here are the common indicators your fish is sick.
- They scrape their body on the rocks or rough surfaces
- White stuff on or around the mouth
- They may get Red Lines on their fins.
- Golden specks on skin and fins is known as a common problem
- Parasites on the fish.  Can you see them?
- If your fish seems like it’s having consistant gill spasms then you know it may be sick.
- your fishes fins are tight against the body of the fish
- Everone has seen this I’m sure.  When your fish is settled on the bottom of the tank.