Freshwater Tropical
Mycobacteriosis (Fish Tuberculosis)
A slow, chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium spp. Symptoms include emaciation, spinal deformity, and granulomas. Zoonotic risk —…
Critical
Emaciation
Freshwater Tropical
Gill and Skin Flukes (Dactylogyrus & Gyrodactylus)
Parasite (monogenean flatworm) disease of aquarium fish. Key signs: increased mucus on gills/skin, flashing, gasping at surface, frayed…
Moderate
Freshwater Tropical
Hole-in-the-Head Disease (Hexamita)
Parasite (flagellated protozoan) disease of aquarium fish. Key signs: pinhole-sized pits on head that enlarge into cavities; lesions…
Moderate
Goldfish
Asian Tapeworm Infection
Parasite (cestode) disease of aquarium fish. Key signs: heavy intestinal worm burden, emaciation, distended abdomen, anaemia, intestinal blockage;…
Moderate