How can you tell when a fish is sick?

Richmond Loh
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Early detection of ill-health in fish is key to successful outcome. Fish show a range of clinical signs of disease, though most are rarely pathognomonic. This article explains the reasons for the physical and behavioural changes, providing the observer with a list of differential diagnoses.

How can you tell when a fish is sick?
How can you tell when a fish is sick?

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