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Care library / Health
Health guide, not a diagnosis · Mild

Injury & bite wounds

Also called injury, wound, fin nipping, bite

Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

Signs

Unknown for now.

Cause

Trauma, including injuries from spawning activity, fighting and handling/transport (e.g. netting).

What to do

Remove the cause and keep water very clean. Watch for white cottony growth (water mould, Saprolegnia) or red ulcers: wounds are often invaded by fungi and bacteria, and these lesions usually keep growing and can kill unless treated, so see a vet or treat promptly if they appear.

If a fish is badly ill, talk to an aquatic vet.

Prevention

Good sanitation and water quality, and minimising handling stress.

Medicines used for it

Always read the label first

Seachem StressGuardWater conditioners & stress
Sera BaktopurAntibacterial
Sera MycopurAntifungal
Sera OmnipurParasite treatments

Sources

3 facts checked with sources

  • CausecorrectedUS Fish and Wildlife Service Fishery Leaflet 564 (Hoffman, 1963): Fungi (Saprolegnia and Relatives) of Fish and Fish Eggs · Merck Veterinary Manual: Bacterial Diseases of Fish
  • What to doUS Fish and Wildlife Service Fishery Leaflet 564 (Hoffman, 1963): Fungi (Saprolegnia and Relatives) of Fish and Fish Eggs · Merck Veterinary Manual: Bacterial Diseases of Fish
  • PreventioncorrectedUS Fish and Wildlife Service Fishery Leaflet 564 (Hoffman, 1963): Fungi (Saprolegnia and Relatives) of Fish and Fish Eggs · Merck Veterinary Manual: Bacterial Diseases of Fish

Species often affected

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