Why does my barb keep swimming circles? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Nodular diseases

Why does my barb keep swimming circles?

Fishes having Nodular diseases usually show this symptom of 'Whirling motion'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Barb is having Nodular diseases.

About disease, Nodular diseases

Infected fishes show rice-shaped cysts on the gills and skin, varying from pinhead-sized spots to boils as large as pea and larger.
In some cases balance michanism of the fishes may disrupted.

Physical Symptoms

  • Lumps - various shapes
  • Small white spots

Behavioural Symptoms

  • Whirling motion
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Treatments

Protecting other fishes

It is better to destroy heavily infested fishes and to disinfect the tank or pond thougoughly.

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