Why is my tench swimming abnormally? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Blood flagellates (Sleeping sickness)

Why is my tench swimming abnormally?

Fishes having Blood flagellates (Sleeping sickness) usually show this symptom of 'Listless or Swims abnormally'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Tench is having Blood flagellates (Sleeping sickness).

About disease, Blood flagellates (Sleeping sickness)

This is an infection. Fish infected with Cryptobia are listless and swims abnormally. They become emaciated with sunken eyes and pale gills. Pale gills are an indication of a lack of red blood cells. Disease can be seen in marine and fresh water fish. Aquarium fishes are rarely affected.

Physical Symptoms

  • Emaciated
  • Sunken eyes
  • Pale gills

Behavioural Symptoms

  • Listless or Swims abnormally
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