DISEASES

DiseaseSymptomsCausesTreatment
1. Anchor WormsVisible worms, lethargy, loss of appetitePoor water quality, contaminated foodMetronidazole, praziquantel
2. Betta TumorsVisible growths, labored breathingGenetic, environmental factorsSurgical removal, radiation therapy
3. Cloud EyeWhite, cloudy eyesBacterial infection, injuryAntibiotics, water changes
4. ColumnarisWhite, cotton-like growthsBacterial infection, poor water qualityAntibiotics, water changes
5. DropsySwollen body, labored breathingBacterial infection, poor water qualityAntibiotics, water changes
6. EpistylisWhite, cotton-like growthsParasitic infection, poor water qualityMetronidazole, praziquantel
7. Fin and Tail RotRotting fins, lethargyBacterial infection, poor water qualityAntibiotics, water changes
8. Fish FungusWhite, cotton-like growthsFungal infection, poor water qualityAntifungal medication, water changes
9. Fish LiceVisible lice, lethargyParasitic infection, poor water qualityPraziquantel, water changes
10. FurunculosisBoils, lethargyBacterial infection, poor water qualityAntibiotics, water changes
11. Gill FlukesLabored breathing, lethargyParasitic infection, poor water qualityPraziquantel, water changes
12. Hemorrhagic Mouth FungusBleeding mouth, lethargyFungal infection, poor water qualityAntifungal medication, water changes
13. Hole in the HeadHole in head, lethargyNutritional deficiency, poor water qualityDietary changes, water changes
14. Ich or IckWhite spots, lethargyParasitic infection, poor water qualityMetronidazole, praziquantel
15. Neon Tetra DiseaseFading color, lethargyParasitic infection, poor water qualityMetronidazole, praziquantel
16. PopeyeBulging eyes, lethargyBacterial infection, poor water qualityAntibiotics, water changes
17. SepticemiaRed streaks, lethargyBacterial infection, poor water qualityAntibiotics, water changes
18. Swim Bladder DiseaseLabored swimming, lethargyPoor water quality, nutritional deficiencyWater changes, dietary changes
19. VelvetYellowish tint, lethargyParasitic infection, poor water qualityMetronidazole, praziquantel
20. White Spot DiseaseWhite spots, lethargyParasitic infection, poor water qualityMetronidazole, praziquantel