Health guide, not a diagnosis · Mild
Poor diet & vitamin shortage
Also called malnutrition, vitamin deficiency
Signs
- Pale colours, slow growth
- Weight loss
- Bent spine in young fish
Cause
Only one kind of food, old food, or food the species can’t digest.
What to do
Feed a varied, fresh diet that suits the species (including frozen or live food) and keep food sealed and fresh.
If a fish is badly ill, talk to an aquatic vet.
Prevention
Varied food; replace opened flakes after about 3 months.
Species often affected
0 species