Freshwater Tropical
Columnaris
A highly contagious bacterial infection (Flavobacterium columnare) presenting as white/grey patches, often on the mouth, fins, or gills.…
Severe
Bacteria
Freshwater Tropical
Aeromonas (Ulcer Disease)
Bacterial infection causing open ulcers, hemorrhagic patches, and red sores. The #1 cause of mortality in koi ponds…
Critical
Freshwater Tropical
Mycobacteriosis (Fish Tuberculosis)
A slow, chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium spp. Symptoms include emaciation, spinal deformity, and granulomas. Zoonotic risk —…
Critical
Freshwater Tropical
Fin Rot
Progressive deterioration of fin tissue caused by opportunistic bacteria — usually a symptom of poor water quality.
Mild
Freshwater Tropical
Dropsy
Bloated body with pinecone-stuck-out scales — a symptom of organ failure, not a disease itself. Prognosis is generally…
Critical
Freshwater Tropical
Cloudy Eye
Hazy or opaque film over one or both eyes — usually a sign of bacterial infection or chronic…
Moderate